No. 844 in French
mémoire
"Mémoire" in English means "memory" or "memoir," depending on context.
In a sentence
J'ai une bonne mémoire pour les visages.
I have a good memory for faces.
Here, 'mémoire' denotes the capacity of the individual to remember or recall information, emphasizing a characteristic or skill.
Il a écrit sa mémoire sur l'histoire médiévale.
He wrote his thesis on medieval history.
In this usage, 'mémoire' refers to an academic thesis or dissertation, often as part of higher education degree requirements.
Les mémoires de cet écrivain sont passionnants.
This writer's memoirs are fascinating.
In this context, 'mémoires' means autobiographical writings, where the individual narrates their personal history or experiences.
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