No. 958 in French
saga
A long, dramatic story or series of events, often involving a family or heroic deeds.
In a sentence
La saga de cette famille remonte à plusieurs générations.
The saga of this family spans multiple generations.
Here, 'saga' is used to describe a long and detailed narrative of a family's history.
J'ai commencé à lire une saga fantastique fascinante.
I started reading a fascinating fantasy saga.
In this context, 'saga' refers to a series of books or stories in a specific genre.
Le feuilleton télévisé est une véritable saga pleine de rebondissements.
The television series is a true saga full of twists and turns.
Here, 'saga' is used to characterize a long-running episodic story, often with complex developments.
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