chanson de geste

== English == === Etymology === From French chanson de geste. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˌʃɒ̃sɒ̃ də ˈʒɛst/ (US) IPA(key): /ʃɑnˌsɑn də ˈʒɛst/ === Noun === chanson de geste (plural chansons de geste) A type of epic medieval French poem, having a characteristic verse form and typically featuring historical characters. [from 19th c.] == French == === Etymology === Literally, “song of deeds, exploits”. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ʃɑ̃.sɔ̃ d(ə) ʒɛst/ === Noun === chanson de geste f (plural chansons de geste) (poetry) chanson de geste ==== Descendants ==== → English: chanson de geste → Italian: canzone di gesta (calque) → Portuguese: canção de gesta (calque) → Spanish: cantar de gesta (calque)