C1 verb Littéraire

bucolic

/bjuːˈkɒlɪk/

Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life. It typically describes a landscape or lifestyle that is rural, peaceful, and idealized.

Exemples

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1

We spent a lovely weekend in a bucolic village surrounded by rolling hills.

We spent a lovely weekend in a bucolic village surrounded by rolling hills.

2

The poet's later works are characterized by their bucolic themes and celebration of nature.

The poet's later works are characterized by their bucolic themes and celebration of nature.

3

It’s nice to get away from the city for a bit of bucolic bliss once in a while.

It’s nice to get away from the city for a bit of bucolic bliss once in a while.

Famille de mots

Nom
bucolicism
Adverbe
bucolically
Adjectif
bucolic
Apparenté
bucolics
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Bull' grazing 'Colic-free' (pain-free) in a beautiful, green field. The word sounds like 'bull' + 'colic'.

Quiz rapide

The painting depicted a _______ scene of sheep grazing peacefully under an ancient oak tree.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bucolic

Exemples

1

We spent a lovely weekend in a bucolic village surrounded by rolling hills.

everyday

We spent a lovely weekend in a bucolic village surrounded by rolling hills.

2

The poet's later works are characterized by their bucolic themes and celebration of nature.

formal

The poet's later works are characterized by their bucolic themes and celebration of nature.

3

It’s nice to get away from the city for a bit of bucolic bliss once in a while.

informal

It’s nice to get away from the city for a bit of bucolic bliss once in a while.

4

The bucolic setting of the novel serves as a stark contrast to the industrial decay of the city.

academic

The bucolic setting of the novel serves as a stark contrast to the industrial decay of the city.

5

The luxury resort markets its bucolic surroundings to attract high-end clients seeking tranquility.

business

The luxury resort markets its bucolic surroundings to attract high-end clients seeking tranquility.

Famille de mots

Nom
bucolicism
Adverbe
bucolically
Adjectif
bucolic
Apparenté
bucolics

Collocations courantes

bucolic charm bucolic charm
bucolic landscape bucolic landscape
bucolic setting bucolic setting
bucolic lifestyle bucolic lifestyle
bucolic tranquility bucolic tranquility

Phrases Courantes

a bucolic retreat

a bucolic retreat

bucolic simplicity

bucolic simplicity

bucolic poetry

bucolic poetry

Souvent confondu avec

bucolic vs rustic

Rustic can mean simple or rough-hewn (even unrefined), whereas bucolic specifically focuses on the idealized beauty of country life.

bucolic vs pastoral

Pastoral often has religious or literary connotations (referring to shepherds), while bucolic is more generally about the rural scenery.

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Notes d'usage

Bucolic is a high-level literary term. It is rarely used in casual speech and is most commonly found in literature, art criticism, or travel writing to describe an idealized rural scene.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use bucolic to mean 'dirty' or 'backward' because they associate it with 'rustic,' but it almost always carries a positive, beautiful connotation.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Bull' grazing 'Colic-free' (pain-free) in a beautiful, green field. The word sounds like 'bull' + 'colic'.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Greek word 'boukolos', meaning 'herdsman', from 'bous' (ox/cow).

Modèles grammaticaux

Primarily used as an attributive adjective before a noun. Can occasionally function as a noun referring to a pastoral poem. No comparative or superlative forms (e.g., 'more bucolic' is used instead of 'bucolicer').
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Contexte culturel

Bucolic imagery was central to the Romantic movement in 18th-century Europe, which reacted against the Industrial Revolution by idealizing nature.

Quiz rapide

The painting depicted a _______ scene of sheep grazing peacefully under an ancient oak tree.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bucolic

Mots lis

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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