The culture section of a newspaper or magazine that deals with topics such as literature, theater, art, music, and film.
example
Ich lese in der Zeitung immer zuerst das Feuilleton, um mich über neue Bücher zu informieren.
I always read the arts section of the newspaper first to find out about new books.
Usage tips
Word structure
The word comes from French. 'Feuilleton' literally means 'little sheet' and originally referred to an insert or supplement to the main newspaper, which explains its role as a special culture section.
EXAMPLE
Das Feuilleton dieser Zeitung ist für seine kritischen Theaterrezensionen bekannt.
The arts section of this newspaper is known for its critical theater reviews.
Register and style
'Feuilleton' (arts section) is a term used in educated language and mainly in journalistic and intellectual contexts. It is the established technical term for the culture section.
EXAMPLE
Er schreibt seit Jahren für das Feuilleton einer großen deutschen Tageszeitung.
He has been writing for the arts section of a major German daily newspaper for years.
Typical collocations
Common verbs used with 'Feuilleton' (arts section) are 'im Feuilleton lesen' (to read in the arts section), 'im Feuilleton stehen' (to appear/be in the arts section), or 'für das Feuilleton schreiben' (to write for the arts section).
EXAMPLE
Ich habe gestern im Feuilleton einen interessanten Artikel über moderne Kunst gelesen.
Yesterday I read an interesting article about modern art in the arts section.