This is the 3019th most frequent French word.
littérature
Literature; written works, especially those considered to have artistic or intellectual value.
Here, 'littérature' is used to refer to the field of study focusing on written works of French authors.
J'adore étudier la littérature française classique.
I love studying classic French literature.
In this usage, 'littérature' refers more generally to artistic works within the modern literary era.
La littérature moderne aborde des thèmes contemporains.
Modern literature addresses contemporary themes.
Here, 'littérature' is applied to describe a specific genre targeting young readers.