chanson de geste

[ shahn-sawnduh-zhest ]

noun,plural chan·sons de geste [shahn-sawnduh-zhest]. /ʃɑ̃ sɔ̃ də ˈʒɛst/.
  1. (in medieval French literature) an epic poem written in assonant verse or rhyme about historical or legendary events or figures.

Origin of chanson de geste

1
1865–70; <French: literally, song of deeds; see chanson, gest

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chanson de geste

/ French (ʃɑ̃sɔ̃ də ʒɛst) /


noun
  1. one of a genre of Old French epic poems celebrating heroic deeds, the most famous of which is the Chanson de Roland

Origin of chanson de geste

1
literally: song of exploits

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