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goncourt

/ɡɒŋˈkʊər/

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noun

/ɡɒŋˈkʊər/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к французским литературным деятелям, в частности к братьям Гонкур, известным своими совместными работами и учреждением престижной литературной премии Гонкуров.

A proper noun referring to a French literary figure, specifically one of the Goncourt brothers, known for their collaborative works and for establishing the prestigious Prix Goncourt literary prize.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. French writer (Jules de Goncourt)C1formal

    A French writer, critic, and publisher who collaborated with his brother Edmond de Goncourt on many literary works. He lived from 1830 to 1870.

    ruГонкур

    • Jules de Goncourt co-authored several novels with his brother Edmond.
    • The Goncourt brothers were influential in the naturalist literary movement.
    • Jules de Goncourt's work is often studied in French literature courses.
  2. French writer (Edmond de Goncourt)C1formal

    A French writer, critic, and publisher who collaborated with his brother Jules de Goncourt on many books. In his will, he established the prestigious Prix Goncourt literary prize. He lived from 1822 to 1896.

    ruФранцузский писатель (Эдмон де Гонкур)

    • Edmond de Goncourt founded the Académie Goncourt, which awards the annual prize.
    • The Prix Goncourt is one of the most famous literary awards in France.
    • Edmond de Goncourt's legacy includes both his writings and the literary prize.