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villon

/viˈjɔ̃/

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noun

formalcommon/viˈjɔ̃/

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to a French poet who flourished around the year 1460.

  • 🇷🇺Имя собственное, относящееся к французскому поэту, творившему около 1460 года.
  1. French poet C2 formal

    A reference to François Villon, a notable French poet of the late Middle Ages, known for his lyric poetry and criminal life.

    • Villon's poetry often explores themes of poverty and death.
    • Scholars study Villon's work for its vivid portrayal of medieval Paris.
    • The Ballade of the Hanged Men is one of Villon's most famous poems.

    🇷🇺Французский поэт