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alphonse capone

/ˈælfɒns kəˈpoʊn/

Traduction: Célèbre gangster et homme d'affaires américain, devenu notoire pendant la Prohibition comme cofondateur et chef de la mafia de Chicago. Son nom est souvent utilisé comme nom propre pour désigner des figures du crime organisé.

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/ˈælfɒns kəˈpoʊn/formal
  • frCélèbre gangster et homme d'affaires américain, devenu notoire pendant la Prohibition comme cofondateur et chef de la mafia de Chicago. Son nom est souvent utilisé comme nom propre pour désigner des figures du crime organisé.

An infamous American gangster and businessman who attained notoriety during the Prohibition era as the co-founder and boss of the Chicago Outfit. His name is often used as a proper noun referring to organized crime figures.

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    Alphonse Capone, commonly known as Al Capone, was a notorious American gangster and businessman who gained fame during the Prohibition era as the co-founder and boss of the Chicago Outfit.

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    • Alphonse Capone was eventually convicted of tax evasion, not for his violent crimes.
    • The life of Alphonse Capone has been depicted in numerous films and books.
    • Capone's control over illegal alcohol trade made him one of the most powerful crime bosses in history.