memoir
Translation
memoir, autobiography, recollections
Examples
She wrote a memoir about her childhood.
She wrote a memoir about her childhood.
His memoirs are very popular.
His memoirs are very popular.
Grammar Patterns
a memoir ((about sth.)) a written account of sb's life She wrote a memoir about her childhood.
((sb.'s)) memoirs a person's written account of their life His memoirs are very popular.
Similar Words
Synonyms: autobiography, journal, diary, account
Etymology
From French 'mémoire' meaning 'memory, report', from Latin 'memoria' meaning 'memory'.
Memory Tips
A 'memoir' is a written record of one's 'memory'.