Science-fiction
Science fiction
Language note: A compound noun, just like in English.
Culture note: Sci-fi is a popular genre, with famous works often translated into French.
Context: You describe your favorite anime genre.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Science
[see-AHNS]
science
First part of “science-fiction”; signals scientific or technological themes.
Science-fiction : j’aime les animes avec des vaisseaux spatiaux.
Science fiction: I like anime with spaceships.
fiction
[feek-SYON]
fiction
Second part of “science-fiction”; indicates an imagined/speculative story.
La fiction dans la science-fiction peut être très captivante.
The fiction in science fiction can be very captivating.
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