Vers de societe is a French term that refers to light, social or polite verse poetry that is typically associated with the French Romantic movement. The term is translated in English as "verse of society" or "society verse". There are several synonyms for this term that poets can use to describe their poems. These include "occasional poetry", "light poetry", "epicurean poetry", "party poetry", "society verse" and "salon poetry". Each of these terms highlights the light-hearted, social and entertaining nature of vers de societe, making it clear that this form of poetry is intended to entertain and engage readers in a social setting rather than to convey deep or complex emotions.