Roman-À-Clef

Synonyms of roman-à-clef

• novel with a key
• fictionalized memoir
• semi-autobiographical novel

Antonyms of roman-à-clef

• autobiography
• biography
• non-fiction

Collocations of roman-à-clef

political intrigue

Frequency: 75 %

The author used a roman-à-clef to expose the political intrigue behind closed doors.

scandalous affair

Frequency: 70 %

The novel was rumored to be a roman-à-clef about a scandalous affair in high society.

celebrity gossip

Frequency: 60 %

The roman-à-clef was filled with juicy details that mirrored real-life celebrity gossip.

Idiomatic Expressions for roman-à-clef

• Phrase: uncover a roman-à-clef
  Meaning: to decode or reveal the hidden identities or meanings in a work of fiction
  Usage: Literary scholars often try to uncover the roman-à-clef elements in classic novels to understand the author's inspirations.