épopée

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See also: epopee

English

Etymology

Borrowed from French épopée.

Noun

épopée (plural épopées)

  1. Alternative form of epopee

French

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἐποποιία (epopoiía).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /e.pɔ.pe/
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Noun

épopée f (plural épopées)

  1. (poetry) epic, saga
  2. (by extension) adventurous and intrepid journey

Descendants

  • Greek: εποποιία (epopoiía) (learned)

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