revue de littérature
To say literature review in French, use revue de littérature. It is the part of a study that summarizes earlier research.
revue de littérature names a summary and analysis of existing research on a topic, either as a paper or as a section of one.
Meaning: scholarly paper (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
revue means review, and de littérature means of literature.
Which one should you use?
revue de littérature is a direct copy of the English term and is widely understood. état de l'art is often considered more natural in formal research writing, especially in science and engineering. Synthèse bibliographique is a formal term for summarizing and analyzing existing literature.
Did you know?
- In French, revue can refer to a scholarly review, a fashion magazine or even a theatrical variety show.
- The word littérature traces back to the Ancient Greek word diphthérā, which referred to a writing tablet made of leather.
Examples in context
- Je suis en train de faire un petit tour d'horizon des ouvrages pour ma thèse.I'm currently working on the literature review for my dissertation.
- L'article comprend une synthèse bibliographique approfondie sur le sujet.The article includes a thorough literature review on the topic.
- Sa revue de littérature est très complète.His literature review is very complete.
- Je dois terminer ma revue de littérature ce soir.I must finish my literature review tonight.
- Cette revue de littérature cite des sources récentes.This literature review cites recent sources.
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their thesis progress in the library.
- GabrielManon, as-tu fini ta revue de littérature ?Manon, have you finished your literature review?
- ManonPas encore, Gabriel, c'est très long.Not yet, Gabriel, it's very long.
- GabrielJe peux t'aider pour la revue de littérature.I can help you with the literature review.
- ManonC'est très gentil, merci beaucoup !That's very kind, thank you very much!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, littérature, revue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
