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cornell

/kɔːrˈnɛl/

Traduction: Nom propre lié à un nom de famille, notamment associé à Katharine Cornell, actrice américaine célèbre, et à Ezra Cornell, homme d'affaires et cofondateur de l'université Cornell.

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B2formalamerican/kɔːrˈnɛl/

indénombrable · nom propre

A proper noun referring to a surname, notably associated with Katharine Cornell, a prominent American actress, and Ezra Cornell, a businessman and co-founder of Cornell University.

  • 🇫🇷Nom propre lié à un nom de famille, notamment associé à Katharine Cornell, actrice américaine célèbre, et à Ezra Cornell, homme d'affaires et cofondateur de l'université Cornell.
  1. Katharine Cornell B2 formal american

    A prominent American stage actress (1893–1974), known for her leading roles in Broadway productions.

    • Katharine Cornell was celebrated for her performances in classic plays.
    • She was one of the most respected actresses of her time.
    • Cornell's acting career spanned several decades on Broadway.

    🇫🇷Katharine Cornell

  2. Ezra Cornell B2 formal american

    An American businessman and philanthropist (1807–1874) who helped unify the U.S. telegraph system and co-founded Cornell University in 1865 with Andrew D. White.

    • Ezra Cornell's wealth from the telegraph industry funded the university's establishment.
    • He believed in providing education to all, regardless of background.
    • Cornell University was founded on his vision of practical and liberal learning.

    🇫🇷Ezra Cornell