chanson de geste

English

Etymology

From French chanson de geste.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˌʃɒ̃sɒ̃ də ˈʒɛst/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ʃɑnˌsɑn də ˈʒɛst/

Noun

chanson de geste (plural chansons de geste)

1. A type of epic medieval French poem, having a characteristic verse form and typically featuring historical characters. [from 19th c.]

French

Etymology

Literally, “song of deeds, exploits”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʃɑ̃.sɔ̃ d(ə) ʒɛst/

Noun

chanson de geste f (plural chansons de geste)

1. (poetry) chanson de geste

Descendants

• → English: chanson de geste
• → Italian: canzone di gesta (calque)
• → Portuguese: canção de gesta (calque)
• → Spanish: cantar de gesta (calque)