feuilleton

[foi-i-tn, fœy^uh-tawn]

noun

plural

feuilletons 

1. a part of a European newspaper devoted to light literature, fiction, criticism, etc.

2. an item printed in the feuilleton.

feuilleton

/ fœjtɔ̃, ˈfʊɪˌtɒn /

noun

1. the part of a European newspaper carrying reviews, serialized fiction, etc

2. such a review or article

Other Word Forms

• feuilletonism noun
• feuilletonist noun
• feuilletonistic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of feuilleton¹

1835–45; < French, equivalent to feuillet little leaf ( feuille (< Latin folium leaf ) + -et -et ) + -on noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of feuilleton¹

C19: from French, from feuillet sheet of paper, diminutive of feuille leaf, from Latin folium

Example Sentences

From the earliest days of The New Yorker—indeed, from its very first issue, which was dated February 21, 1925—the magazine’s reportage, criticism, and feuilleton have been paired with cartoons.

From The New Yorker

This has its counterpart in the English newspaper feuilleton which appeared some years ago entitled, "The German Invasion of 1910."

From Project Gutenberg

The daring journalist’s next innovation was the creation of the feuilleton.

From Project Gutenberg

First, then, let me say a few words regarding the purpose and the nature of that sort of feuilleton which we now denominate the serial.

From Project Gutenberg

His feuilletons were once, and still occasionally are, distinguished and prized for their graceful naïveté and playful elegance of style.

From Project Gutenberg