raconteur
Translation
storyteller, anecdotist
Examples
He was a brilliant raconteur.
He was a brilliant raconteur.
She entertained us as a great raconteur.
She entertained us as a great raconteur.
Grammar Patterns
a brilliant/great/natural ((raconteur)) describes a skilled storyteller. My grandfather was a natural raconteur.
Similar Words
Synonyms: storyteller, narrator, anecdotist
Etymology
From French 'raconter', meaning 'to tell' or 'to relate'.
Memory Tips
The French origin is key. Someone who can 'recount' a story well is a 'raconteur'.