Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

conte

noun

/kɒnˈteɪ/

Definition

A short story, typically a fantasy or an imaginative tale which usually presents a moral or lesson.

Examples

The farmer told a conte about the clever fox that outsmarted the hunters.
She enjoyed reading contes from various cultures, each one revealing unique morals.

Meaning

The term ‘conte’ originates from the French word for ‘story’ and is especially associated with brief narratives that provide insight or entertainment, often with cunning twists or thought-provoking conclusions.