This is the 844th most frequent French word.
mémoire
"Mémoire" in English means "memory" or "memoir," depending on context.
Here, 'mémoire' denotes the capacity of the individual to remember or recall information, emphasizing a characteristic or skill.
J'ai une bonne mémoire pour les visages.
I have a good memory for faces.
In this usage, 'mémoire' refers to an academic thesis or dissertation, often as part of higher education degree requirements.
Il a écrit sa mémoire sur l'histoire médiévale.
He wrote his thesis on medieval history.
In this context, 'mémoires' means autobiographical writings, where the individual narrates their personal history or experiences.