chanson de geste
[ shahn-sawn duh -zhest ]
/ ʃɑ̃ sɔ̃ də ˈʒɛst /
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noun, plural chan·sons de geste [shahn-sawn duh -zhest]. /ʃɑ̃ sɔ̃ də ˈʒɛst/.
(in medieval French literature) an epic poem written in assonant verse or rhyme about historical or legendary events or figures.
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Words nearby chanson de geste
Channing, chanoyo, chanoyu, chanson, chanson d'amour, chanson de geste, Chanson de Roland, chansonette, chansonnier, chant, chantage
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chanson de geste
/ French (ʃɑ̃sɔ̃ də ʒɛst) /
noun
one of a genre of Old French epic poems celebrating heroic deeds, the most famous of which is the Chanson de Roland
Word Origin for chanson de geste
literally: song of exploits
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