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corneille

/kɔʁ.nɛj/

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noun

/kɔʁ.nɛj/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к французскому трагическому драматургу, известному пьесами, исследующими великие моральные темы в изящных стихах.

A proper noun referring to a French tragic dramatist known for plays that explore grand moral themes in elegant verse.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. French playwrightC1formal

    Pierre Corneille, a major 17th-century French dramatist known for his tragedies that explore moral conflicts and honor in elegant verse.

    ruФранцузский драматург

    • Corneille's play 'Le Cid' is a masterpiece of French classical theater.
    • Students often study Corneille alongside Molière and Racine.
    • His works are known for their powerful exploration of duty and passion.