C1noun 3K

Memoir

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈmemwɑː(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈmemwɑːr/"]/

Meaning of Memoir

an account written by somebody, especially somebody famous, about their life and experiences

In simple words: A type of book where someone writes about their own life experiences.

Memoir in a sentence

• O'Connor published a childhood memoir.
• He has published a long memoir about those years.
• She describes in her memoirs how she coped with her mother's death.
• his brief memoir of his father's life
• the market for political memoirs

How to use Memoir

Used when discussing personal life stories or historical experiences. More common in formal settings, such as literature classes or book clubs. Not usually used in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Sounds like 'memory' — think of writing down memories from your life.

Related words

Collocations with Memoir

• personal
• childhood
• political
• publish
• write
• read
• in your memoir
• memoir about
• memoir of
• personal
• childhood
• political
• publish
• write
• read
• in your memoir
• memoir about
• memoir of

Synonyms for Memoir

• autobiography
• life story
• personal narrative
• journal
• recollection

Opposites of Memoir

• fiction
• novel

Common mistakes with Memoir

• Confused with 'biography' - a biography is about someone else.
• Misspelling as 'memior'.
• 'Memoirs' used incorrectly as singular.

Frequently asked questions about Memoir

What does Memoir mean?

A type of book where someone writes about their own life experiences.

What is the definition of Memoir?

an account written by somebody, especially somebody famous, about their life and experiences

How do you use Memoir in a sentence?

O'Connor published a childhood memoir.

Can you give another example of Memoir?

He has published a long memoir about those years.

What are synonyms for Memoir?

Common alternatives include autobiography, life story, personal narrative, journal, recollection.

What is the opposite of Memoir?

Opposite meanings include fiction, novel.

What words go with Memoir?

It commonly pairs with personal, childhood, political, publish, write, read, in your memoir, memoir about, memoir of, personal, childhood, political, publish, write, read, in your memoir, memoir about, memoir of.

What are common mistakes when using Memoir?

Confused with 'biography' - a biography is about someone else. Misspelling as 'memior'. 'Memoirs' used incorrectly as singular.

How do you pronounce Memoir?

US: /["/ˈmemwɑːr/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmemwɑː(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Memoir?

Used when discussing personal life stories or historical experiences. More common in formal settings, such as literature classes or book clubs. Not usually used in casual conversation.

What CEFR level is Memoir?

"Memoir" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.