literary
US /ˈlɪt̬.ə.rer.i/
UK /ˈlɪt̬.ə.rer.i/
1.
littéraire
concerning the writing, study, or content of literature, especially of the kind valued for quality of form or expression.
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She has a deep interest in literary criticism.
Elle a un profond intérêt pour la critique littéraire.
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The novel is a significant literary work.
Le roman est une œuvre littéraire significative.
2.
littéraire, soutenu
having a style or vocabulary characteristic of literature rather than everyday speech.
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His speech was too literary for the casual audience.
Son discours était trop littéraire pour un public occasionnel.
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She used a more literary style in her formal writing.
Elle a utilisé un style plus littéraire dans ses écrits formels.