Feuilleton

arts and culture section

noun foy-ye-TON Rare

Origin: from French feuillet (small leaf)

Also means

feuilleton

Usage Note

Feuilleton is the cultural and arts section of a quality newspaper, covering literature, theatre, film, and ideas. In German journalism it has a more intellectual prestige than in many other traditions. Pronounced with a French-influenced ending.

Examples

"Der Autor veröffentlichte seinen Essay im Feuilleton der Süddeutschen Zeitung."

Natural Translation

The author published his essay in the arts section of the Süddeutsche Zeitung.

Literal Translation

The author published his essay in the feuilleton of the Süddeutsche Zeitung.

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