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idylls

/ˈɪdɪlz/ /aɪˈdɪlz/

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Idylles

Any poem or short written piece composed in the style of Theocritus' short pastoral poems, the Idylls.

Examples :

"The professor assigned us to write our own idylls about the countryside, mimicking the style of Theocritus. "

Le professeur nous a demandé d'écrire nos propres idylles sur la campagne, en imitant le style de Théocrite.

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Idylles, scènes pastorales, expériences insouciantes

An episode or series of events or circumstances of pastoral or rural simplicity, fit for an idyll; a carefree or lighthearted experience.

Examples :

"Their summer vacation was filled with idylls: picnics by the lake, fireflies at dusk, and stories told under the stars. "

Leurs vacances d'été étaient remplies d'idylles : des pique-niques au bord du lac, des lucioles au crépuscule et des histoires racontées sous les étoiles.

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Idylles

A composition, usually instrumental, of a pastoral or sentimental character, e.g. Siegfried Idyll by Richard Wagner.

Examples :

"The concert featured several short idylls, each painting a peaceful picture of the countryside with gentle melodies. "

Le concert présentait plusieurs courtes idylles, chacune peignant un tableau paisible de la campagne avec des mélodies douces.

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