No. 4,739 in French
prologue
Introduction to a literary or dramatic work.
In a sentence
Le prologue du livre introduit les personnages principaux et le cadre.
The prologue of the book introduces the main characters and the setting.
Here, 'prologue' refers to a section of a literary work that provides essential information to the reader before the main narrative starts.
Ils utilisent souvent un prologue dans les pièces de théâtre pour captiver le public.
They often use a prologue in plays to captivate the audience.
In this example, 'prologue' signifies an introductory segment in a theatrical performance that sets the stage for the story.
Lors de son prologue, l'orateur a donné un aperçu des sujets qu'il aborderait.
During his prologue, the speaker provided an overview of the topics he would cover.
Here, 'prologue' is used metaphorically to describe an initial speech or statement that precedes a discussion or presentation.
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