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Creative writing at St Andrews

Why write in French?

Et pourquoi pas?

Pourquoi ne pas se laisser guider par les mots, ceux des autres d’abord, ceux des écrivains, des écrivaines, ceux qui sont imprimés dans les livres et dans nos têtes? Et pourquoi ne pas oser à notre tour, écouter leurs rythmes, leurs sonorités? Avec hésitation, peut-être, puis, au contact des autres, dans la dynamique de l’atelier, prendre confiance, expérimenter, essayer, écouter, exprimer.

Oser écrire dans une autre langue.

Writing in another language, an-other’s language, a foreign language.

In 2017 we set up the module ‘Creative writing in French’ at the University of St Andrews, with the belief that writing in a foreign language gives an opportunity to better know and use that language, to discover its literary history and traditions, to explore different genres and voices, to experiment with constraints, to expand one’s own language, to create a space for imagination.

Through weekly workshops, students on this course experiment with different genres – poetry, fiction, non-fiction -, and with various writing techniques – writing from photographs, paintings, from memories, from the observation of daily life, reading and performing their texts, and engaging in collaborative writing. They have been rewriting fairy tales , developing their language skills by crafting sonnets, inventing characters and stories, developing their own projects and creative voices. They have commented on the challenges and benefits of writing in a second language , the dynamics of writing workshops and giving feedback to other participants, and the process of finding inspiration within constraints.

Students speak here about why they took the course ‘Creative writing in French’:

Why creative writing from University of St Andrews on Vimeo .

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"Spaces of Memory"

Course Reader: will include readings connected to the specific themes and tasks at hand. These excerpts will likely include passages from Rousseau, Proust, Colette, Montaigne, Duras, Ernaux and Edouard Louis among others.

Course Description:

Borrowing from historian Pierre Nora’s idea of “lieux de mémoire” (privileged spaces for the construction of collective memory), we will undertake a creative exploration of writing our individual inventory of spaces of memory. Just as Nora’s way of looking at French history works from the meaning of spaces, broadly conceived, we will bypass chronological narrative and the autobiographical storyline in order to engage in a kind of individual mapmaking.

The exploration of spaces of memory will take us through elements of the creative writing process and we will work on the craft of writing via pastiche, targeted exercises, free writing, rewriting and editing. Students will engage in a practice of daily composition to gain fluency and ease in writing creatively in French. Collaborative activities will include discussing drafts with other students. At the end of the semester, students will assemble a collection of their “lieux de mémoire” and contribute to a class anthology.

Prerequisites:

French 102 or equivalent.

Additional information:

This course satisfies one “Elective” course requirement in the French major. Satisfies one course requirement in French minor. Students completing minor in Creative Writing should consult with minor adviser regarding course approval for Creative Writing minor.

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How to Improve Your French Writing

Do you enjoy writing and learning French?

If so, why not do both? It’s one of the best ways to immerse yourself in the language .

In this post, we’ll look at how you can start with the basics and work up to practicing in a variety of different writing styles.

Essentials for Writing in French

How to write well in french, learn how narration works, learn the passé simple, grow your vocabulary, use online resources to get started, tips to improve french writing, track your progress with a journal, try writing poetry, put new words to immediate use, don’t use a dictionary too often, write a little first, then check grammar, why are french writing skills important, and one more thing....

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To be good at writing in French, there are a number of different skills that you’ll need to brush up on. Putting the following skills together will help your writing sound more fluent and improve your overall accuracy:

Sentence structure
Conjugations

Narrating in French involves a complicated weaving of different verb tenses. It’s critical to learn to use the right tense at the right time .

To set the scene, use the imparfait to describe things that are happening, or characteristics of participants, as the principal action is taking place.

Principal events in a timeline can be narrated in the passé composé or the passé simple. In some cases, this type of narration might even make use of the présent . Narration can be either in the present or in the past depending on the narrator’s point of view.

Let’s look at this sentence as an example:

Alors que le roi se promenait dans son jardin, un gland est tombé sur sa tête.

(As the king was walking in his garden, an acorn fell on his head.)

Notice how se promener is in the imparfait but tomber is in the passé composé . The king walking is “setting the scene,” and the acorn falling is the principal event in the narration. This is just one example of French narration.

Instead of using the passé composé, we could use the passé simple when narrating principal events.

Our sentence thus becomes:

Alors que le roi se promenait dans son jardin, un gland tomba sur sa tête .

In written French, the passé simple can take the place of the passé composé (unless it’s a quote of someone speaking). It’s a much more economical way of narrating, although often not taught by French teachers.

Knowing your audience is just as important as good tense use. The way you write a text, specifically the vocabulary used, differs between, say, children’s stories, emails to your boss and text messages to your close friends.

Writing is a great way to learn vocabulary because you’re putting that vocabulary into use instead of just reading it.

If you have story ideas but are unsure how to proceed, there are many online resources to help you.

Here are a few ways you can use them.

Try collaborative French writing forums.

Certain forums, such as De Plume en Plume or Le Monde de L’Écriture , allow you to actually post short stories for review in exchange for reviewing other peoples’ work.

Commentary can include anything that helps you finish your story, be it grammar corrections, critiques or ideas of how to continue. These sites also propose written exercises such as collaborative writing or prompts like “Describe a garden in under 100 words.”

Check out concours de nouvelles.

Many French libraries, universities and municipalities host writing contests called concours de nouvelles (literally “short story competition”) where certain people can submit a text. Some have entry conditions (e.g., participants must be under/over a certain age, live in a region, etc.), but others are open to anyone.

Usually, contests give you specific scenarios, such as writing a story based on a simple picture or completing an unfinished work.

There are a range of different ways you can improve your French writing skills. Here are some ideas to get you warmed up.

Language instructors often integrate a written journal into their curricula because it lets students see their improvement in real-time. The writing is personal, so you can experiment with more complicated structures, knowing you won’t be critiqued.

Poetry teaches you to not only write in French, but to become comfortable handling the language. This is your chance to break out of the groove of repetitive exercises and truly experiment. Try reading up on French poetry and then writing some of your own using rhyming, plays on words, etc.

You’re probably already reading French daily (or you should be!). Once you learn a new word, make sure you utilize it right away in your writing, otherwise it might slip away from your memory.

If you’re pressed for time, you can use language learning programs like Duolingo or Memrise to quickly pick up and learn French words.

It’s okay if you can’t think of a synonym for every word. Just use the words you know. I try to “talk around” words I don’t know if I get stuck. After all, it’s what you do when speaking. Only if this is impossible should you use a dictionary.

Keep in mind that even if you know a word, you might not know its gender or spelling. Sometimes it’s possible to guess the spelling from pronunciation, and genders might be inferred from similar words, but often you’ll just have to memorize.

You don’t want to rely on dictionaries or grammar books to check every sentence, but at the same time you don’t want to wait until you’re completely done with a piece of writing to check it over. Usually I write roughly a paragraph, then check it before moving on. This lets me learn from my mistakes in real-time while not using learning resources as a crutch.

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It’s important to know that modern French society may test how well you write in many situations. Here are just a couple examples.

The phenomenon of graphologie

Even with computers, writing on paper remains very important in France. It’s so important, in fact, that many employers use it to learn more about their employees.

As part of a pseudo-scientific practice known as graphology, prospective employees submit handwritten letters that are analyzed by graphologists to determine psychological traits from their handwriting. The BBC provides a good explanation for the French enthusiasm for graphology.

The French take letters seriously!

It’s not a stretch to say that the French use written correspondence more than English speakers do. Up until recently, it was often considered more polite to submit handwritten letters of motivation than typed letters when applying for a job.

Unlike the relative creative liberty given in American business correspondence, French counterparts usually follow tried-and-true templates, such as the one seen here .

Notice the last line:

“Veuillez agréer, (Madame, Monsieur), l’expression de mes sincères salutations.” (Please accept, [Sir or Madam], the expression of my sincere greetings.)

This long-winded formality, called a formule de politesse, is one of the mainstays of formal communication in French —a long way from our simple “From” or “Sincerely”!

Now you have everything you need to start developing your French writing skills!

Although it might seem like a daunting task, with the above tips and plenty of practice, your writing should see an improvement in no time.

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African literature in French : a history of creative writing in French from west and equatorial Africa

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Acknowledgements
Introduction: background to a literature: 1. Earliest beginnings
2. Historical review
3. The educational system
4. First awakenings of Black consciousness and interest in Africa
5. The birth of Negritude
Part I. The Transition from Yesterday to Today: 1. The oral tradition: the role of the griot
2. The evolution of the folk-tale, short story and fable
3. The heyday of folk-lore in French West African literature
4. The rear-guard and the decline of the folk-tale
5. Legends from Central and West Africa in novels and novellas
6. The historical novel
Part II. Dramatic Literature: 1. Origins and development of a French language spectacle
2. Historical and legendary drama
3. Comedy, satire and morality plays
4. Conclusion
Part III. Negro-African Poetry: From Negritude to 'Disengagement': 1. The birth of Negritude
2. Conclusion
Part IV. The African Novelist and the Negro-African Novel in French: 1. Towards a definition of the African novel
2. 1935-55: authors and works in the margin of commitment
3. 1954-64: Around the anti-colonialist cause: 'Romans ... these'
4. 1958-64: period of transition: releasing the tensions of the past and drawing up blueprints for the future
1964-74: in the light of Independence
5. Familiar writers - new inspirations
6. New voices in fiction
7. Conclusion
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Anglais		Français
	(original, innovative) ( )	créatif, créative
	My art teacher is creative and produces really original work.
	Mon professeur de dessin est très créatif et produit un travail vraiment original.


Anglais		Français
	(with ability to create) ( )	créateur, créatrice
		inventif, inventive
	Early humans began to display their creative potential by using tools.
	Les premiers Hommes ont découvert leur potentiel créateur quand ils ont commencé à utiliser des outils.
	Cette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. Elle sait se montrer très inventive quand quelque chose la passionne.
	(using novel methods)	créatif, créative
	In this business, you must use new methods and be creative to stay ahead.
	Dans ce métier, il faut user de méthodes innovantes et être créatif pour rester en tête.
	(productive) ( )	prolifique
	( )	productif, productive
	This workforce is very creative and always meets the production targets.
	Cette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. Cet écrivain, très prolifique, sort trois livres par an.
	Cette équipe, très productive, atteint toujours les objectifs fixés.
	(person doing creative work)	créatif, créative
	The creatives deserve most of the credit for the television show's enduring popularity.
	Si certaines émissions de télé parviennent à rester populaires, c'est en majeure partie grâce aux créatifs.


Anglais		Français
	(creative freedom)	licence artistique
	(art of writing fiction and poetry)	création littéraire, écriture créative
	I don't think I learnt much in the creative writing classes I did as a teenager.
	Je ne crois pas que j'ai appris beaucoup aux cours de création littéraire que j'ai suivis adolescent.

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What Is Creative Writing? (Ultimate Guide + 20 Examples)

Creative writing begins with a blank page and the courage to fill it with the stories only you can tell.

I face this intimidating blank page daily–and I have for the better part of 20+ years.

In this guide, you’ll learn all the ins and outs of creative writing with tons of examples.

What Is Creative Writing (Long Description)?

Creative Writing is the art of using words to express ideas and emotions in imaginative ways. It encompasses various forms including novels, poetry, and plays, focusing on narrative craft, character development, and the use of literary tropes.

Bright, colorful creative writer's desk with notebook and typewriter -- What Is Creative Writing

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Let’s expand on that definition a bit.

Creative writing is an art form that transcends traditional literature boundaries.

It includes professional, journalistic, academic, and technical writing. This type of writing emphasizes narrative craft, character development, and literary tropes. It also explores poetry and poetics traditions.

In essence, creative writing lets you express ideas and emotions uniquely and imaginatively.

It’s about the freedom to invent worlds, characters, and stories. These creations evoke a spectrum of emotions in readers.

Creative writing covers fiction, poetry, and everything in between.

It allows writers to express inner thoughts and feelings. Often, it reflects human experiences through a fabricated lens.

Types of Creative Writing

There are many types of creative writing that we need to explain.

Some of the most common types:

Short stories
Screenplays
Flash fiction
Creative Nonfiction

Short Stories (The Brief Escape)

Short stories are like narrative treasures.

They are compact but impactful, telling a full story within a limited word count. These tales often focus on a single character or a crucial moment.

Short stories are known for their brevity.

They deliver emotion and insight in a concise yet powerful package. This format is ideal for exploring diverse genres, themes, and characters. It leaves a lasting impression on readers.

Example: Emma discovers an old photo of her smiling grandmother. It’s a rarity. Through flashbacks, Emma learns about her grandmother’s wartime love story. She comes to understand her grandmother’s resilience and the value of joy.

Novels (The Long Journey)

Novels are extensive explorations of character, plot, and setting.

They span thousands of words, giving writers the space to create entire worlds. Novels can weave complex stories across various themes and timelines.

The length of a novel allows for deep narrative and character development.

Readers get an immersive experience.

Example: Across the Divide tells of two siblings separated in childhood. They grow up in different cultures. Their reunion highlights the strength of family bonds, despite distance and differences.

Poetry (The Soul’s Language)

Poetry expresses ideas and emotions through rhythm, sound, and word beauty.

It distills emotions and thoughts into verses. Poetry often uses metaphors, similes, and figurative language to reach the reader’s heart and mind.

Poetry ranges from structured forms, like sonnets, to free verse.

The latter breaks away from traditional formats for more expressive thought.

Example: Whispers of Dawn is a poem collection capturing morning’s quiet moments. “First Light” personifies dawn as a painter. It brings colors of hope and renewal to the world.

Plays (The Dramatic Dialogue)

Plays are meant for performance. They bring characters and conflicts to life through dialogue and action.

This format uniquely explores human relationships and societal issues.

Playwrights face the challenge of conveying setting, emotion, and plot through dialogue and directions.

Example: Echoes of Tomorrow is set in a dystopian future. Memories can be bought and sold. It follows siblings on a quest to retrieve their stolen memories. They learn the cost of living in a world where the past has a price.

Screenplays (Cinema’s Blueprint)

Screenplays outline narratives for films and TV shows.

They require an understanding of visual storytelling, pacing, and dialogue. Screenplays must fit film production constraints.

Example: The Last Light is a screenplay for a sci-fi film. Humanity’s survivors on a dying Earth seek a new planet. The story focuses on spacecraft Argo’s crew as they face mission challenges and internal dynamics.

Memoirs (The Personal Journey)

Memoirs provide insight into an author’s life, focusing on personal experiences and emotional journeys.

They differ from autobiographies by concentrating on specific themes or events.

Memoirs invite readers into the author’s world.

They share lessons learned and hardships overcome.

Example: Under the Mango Tree is a memoir by Maria Gomez. It shares her childhood memories in rural Colombia. The mango tree in their yard symbolizes home, growth, and nostalgia. Maria reflects on her journey to a new life in America.

Flash Fiction (The Quick Twist)

Flash fiction tells stories in under 1,000 words.

It’s about crafting compelling narratives concisely. Each word in flash fiction must count, often leading to a twist.

This format captures life’s vivid moments, delivering quick, impactful insights.

Example: The Last Message features an astronaut’s final Earth message as her spacecraft drifts away. In 500 words, it explores isolation, hope, and the desire to connect against all odds.

Creative Nonfiction (The Factual Tale)

Creative nonfiction combines factual accuracy with creative storytelling.

This genre covers real events, people, and places with a twist. It uses descriptive language and narrative arcs to make true stories engaging.

Creative nonfiction includes biographies, essays, and travelogues.

Example: Echoes of Everest follows the author’s Mount Everest climb. It mixes factual details with personal reflections and the history of past climbers. The narrative captures the climb’s beauty and challenges, offering an immersive experience.

Fantasy (The World Beyond)

Fantasy transports readers to magical and mythical worlds.

It explores themes like good vs. evil and heroism in unreal settings. Fantasy requires careful world-building to create believable yet fantastic realms.

Example: The Crystal of Azmar tells of a young girl destined to save her world from darkness. She learns she’s the last sorceress in a forgotten lineage. Her journey involves mastering powers, forming alliances, and uncovering ancient kingdom myths.

Science Fiction (The Future Imagined)

Science fiction delves into futuristic and scientific themes.

It questions the impact of advancements on society and individuals.

Science fiction ranges from speculative to hard sci-fi, focusing on plausible futures.

Example: When the Stars Whisper is set in a future where humanity communicates with distant galaxies. It centers on a scientist who finds an alien message. This discovery prompts a deep look at humanity’s universe role and interstellar communication.

Watch this great video that explores the question, “What is creative writing?” and “How to get started?”:

What Are the 5 Cs of Creative Writing?

The 5 Cs of creative writing are fundamental pillars.

They guide writers to produce compelling and impactful work. These principles—Clarity, Coherence, Conciseness, Creativity, and Consistency—help craft stories that engage and entertain.

They also resonate deeply with readers. Let’s explore each of these critical components.

Clarity makes your writing understandable and accessible.

It involves choosing the right words and constructing clear sentences. Your narrative should be easy to follow.

In creative writing, clarity means conveying complex ideas in a digestible and enjoyable way.

Coherence ensures your writing flows logically.

It’s crucial for maintaining the reader’s interest. Characters should develop believably, and plots should progress logically. This makes the narrative feel cohesive.

Conciseness

Conciseness is about expressing ideas succinctly.

It’s being economical with words and avoiding redundancy. This principle helps maintain pace and tension, engaging readers throughout the story.

Creativity is the heart of creative writing.

It allows writers to invent new worlds and create memorable characters. Creativity involves originality and imagination. It’s seeing the world in unique ways and sharing that vision.

Consistency

Consistency maintains a uniform tone, style, and voice.

It means being faithful to the world you’ve created. Characters should act true to their development. This builds trust with readers, making your story immersive and believable.

Is Creative Writing Easy?

Creative writing is both rewarding and challenging.

Crafting stories from your imagination involves more than just words on a page. It requires discipline and a deep understanding of language and narrative structure.

Exploring complex characters and themes is also key.

Refining and revising your work is crucial for developing your voice.

The ease of creative writing varies. Some find the freedom of expression liberating.

Others struggle with writer’s block or plot development challenges. However, practice and feedback make creative writing more fulfilling.

What Does a Creative Writer Do?

A creative writer weaves narratives that entertain, enlighten, and inspire.

Writers explore both the world they create and the emotions they wish to evoke. Their tasks are diverse, involving more than just writing.

Creative writers develop ideas, research, and plan their stories.

They create characters and outline plots with attention to detail. Drafting and revising their work is a significant part of their process. They strive for the 5 Cs of compelling writing.

Writers engage with the literary community, seeking feedback and participating in workshops.

They may navigate the publishing world with agents and editors.

Creative writers are storytellers, craftsmen, and artists. They bring narratives to life, enriching our lives and expanding our imaginations.

How to Get Started With Creative Writing?

Embarking on a creative writing journey can feel like standing at the edge of a vast and mysterious forest.

The path is not always clear, but the adventure is calling.

Here’s how to take your first steps into the world of creative writing:

Find a time of day when your mind is most alert and creative.
Create a comfortable writing space free from distractions.
Use prompts to spark your imagination. They can be as simple as a word, a phrase, or an image.
Try writing for 15-20 minutes on a prompt without editing yourself. Let the ideas flow freely.
Reading is fuel for your writing. Explore various genres and styles.
Pay attention to how your favorite authors construct their sentences, develop characters, and build their worlds.
Don’t pressure yourself to write a novel right away. Begin with short stories or poems.
Small projects can help you hone your skills and boost your confidence.
Look for writing groups in your area or online. These communities offer support, feedback, and motivation.
Participating in workshops or classes can also provide valuable insights into your writing.
Understand that your first draft is just the beginning. Revising your work is where the real magic happens.
Be open to feedback and willing to rework your pieces.
Carry a notebook or digital recorder to jot down ideas, observations, and snippets of conversations.
These notes can be gold mines for future writing projects.

Translation of "creative" into French

créatif, créative, créateur are the top translations of "creative" into French. Sample translated sentence: Her admirable creative urge rubs off on other people. ↔ Son excellent besoin créatif déteint sur les autres.

Having the ability to create. [..]

English-French dictionary

original, expressive, and imaginative [..]

Her admirable creative urge rubs off on other people.

Son excellent besoin créatif déteint sur les autres.

person directly involved in a creative marketing process

But you wanted to do more creative work, right?

Vous étiez attirée par une activité plus créatrice ?

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une personne créative
réalisateur
qui incite à l'action.

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Section for the Promotion of the Arts and Creativity CLT/ACL/ACR · CLT/ACR · Section pour la promotion des arts et de la créativité · Unité pour la promotion des arts et de la créativité
creative person artiste · personne créative
creative awards prix à la création
creative production réalisation qui exige un esprit créateur
Wacky Worlds Creativity Studio Wacky Worlds Creativity Studio
creative job search recherche dynamique d'emploi
creative renewal renouvellement de la créativité · renouvellement du talent créateur
AC test of creative ability test de créativité

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bang something out
bash something out
put someone down for something
re-register
re-registration
readability

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creative-créative: meaning, definitions and translations

English dictionary english french, what is creative creative is créative, what is créative .

Avoir la capacité ou le pouvoir de créer : des êtres humains sont des animaux créatifs.

Productif; Créer.

Caractérisé par l'originalité et l'expressivité; imaginative : l'écriture créative.

Celui qui fait preuve d’originalité productive : les créatifs du service de publicité.

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French Translation of "CREATIVE WRITING" | The official Collins English-French Dictionary online. Over 100,000 French translations of English words and phrases.
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Writing in another language, an-other's language, a foreign language. In 2017 we set up the module 'Creative writing in French' at the University of St Andrews, with the belief that writing in a foreign language gives an opportunity to better know and use that language, to discover its literary history and traditions, to explore different ...
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creative writing translation in English - French Reverso dictionary, see also 'creative writing course, creative, creative accounting, creatively', examples, definition, conjugation
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creative writing - traduction anglais-français. Forums pour discuter de creative writing, voir ses formes composées, des exemples et poser vos questions. Gratuit.
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The exploration of spaces of memory will take us through elements of the creative writing process and we will work on the craft of writing via pastiche, targeted exercises, free writing, rewriting and editing. Students will engage in a practice of daily composition to gain fluency and ease in writing creatively in French.
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Want to improve your French writing? We've collected a range of tips to help you! Read this guide to find out ways you can increase the fluency and accuracy of your French writing, including practice methods and tips to improve your vocabulary, grammar and spelling skills!
African literature in French : a history of creative writing in French
Publisher's summary This 1976 book provides both a historical survey and a critical analysis of the literature in French from West and Equatorial Africa. Professor Blair begins by discussing the social, educational and political influences which led to the formation of the Negritude movement and to a flowering of French-African creative writing.
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CREATIVE translate: créatif/-ive, créatif/-ive, imaginatif, créatif. Learn more in the Cambridge English-French Dictionary.
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creative translations: créatif/-ive, créatif/-ive, imaginatif, créatif. Learn more in the Cambridge English-French Dictionary.
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Anglais. Français. creative adj. (original, innovative) (original, innovant) créatif, créative adj. My art teacher is creative and produces really original work. Mon professeur de dessin est très créatif et produit un travail vraiment original.
What Is Creative Writing? (Ultimate Guide + 20 Examples)
Creative writing is an art form that transcends traditional literature boundaries. It includes professional, journalistic, academic, and technical writing. This type of writing emphasizes narrative craft, character development, and literary tropes. It also explores poetry and poetics traditions.
CREATIVE WRITING
CREATIVE WRITING definition: 1. the activity of writing stories, poetry, etc., or the stories, poems, etc. that are written: 2…. Learn more.
African Literature in French: A History of Creative Writing in French
This 1976 book provides both a historical survey and a critical analysis of the literature in French from West and Equatorial Africa. Professor Blair begins by discussing the social, educational and political influences which led to the formation of the Negritude movement and to a flowering of French-African creative writing.
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Translation of "creative" in French. These examples may contain colloquial words based on your search. Each day presents a new opportunity to be innovative & creative. Chaque jour offre une opportunité nouvelle d'être novateur & créatif. They are spaces for creative exchange that promote cultural diversity.
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CREATIVE WRITING meaning: 1. the activity of writing stories, poetry, etc., or the stories, poems, etc. that are written: 2…. Learn more.
What is creative in French? créative
creative-créative meaning, definition and translation. English: Having the ability or power to create: Human beings are creative animals. / French: Avoir la capacité ou le pouvoir de créer : des êtres humains sont des animaux créatifs.