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tale (EN)
noun

noun “tale”

singular tale, plural tales
  1. a made-up story, often exciting and adventurous
    The old man told a thrilling tale of pirates and hidden treasure.
  2. a thrilling story someone tells about something that happened, which might not be entirely true
    Grandpa told us a thrilling tale about his adventures in the jungle.
  3. a detailed account or list of events or facts
    The detective listened carefully as the witness recounted the tale of the night's events.