fable

This is the 4311th most frequent French word.

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fable

A short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral lesson.


Here, 'fable' refers to a short story, often with animals as characters, conveying a moral lesson.

La fable de La Fontaine est célèbre.

La Fontaine's fable is famous.


Here, 'fable' indicates literary works that are categorized as moral stories, implying an interest in the genre of tales.

Elle aime lire des fables le soir.

She likes to read fables in the evening.


In this sentence, 'fable' implies a fictitious or imaginary tale often shared to convey a viewpoint or allegory.

On dit que cette histoire est une fable.

It is said that this story is a fable.