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• Nom désignant un universitaire, en particulier un membre senior d'un collège d'Oxford ou de Cambridge, ou un titre de respect utilisé dans les pays hispanophones.

A noun referring to a university teacher, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge, or a title of respect in Spanish-speaking countries.

1. B2formalbritish

   A university teacher, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge.

   Professeur d'université (Oxford/Cambridge)

   • The don gave a fascinating lecture on medieval history.
   • She was appointed as a don at Cambridge University.
   • The college dons gathered for a formal dinner.

   Synonymesacademicfellowtutor

2. Mafia leaderB2informal

   The head of a Mafia family or organized crime syndicate.

   Parrain de la Mafia

   • The don ordered the hit on his rival.
   • He rose through the ranks to become a powerful don.
   • The movie portrays the life of a Sicilian don.

   Synonymesbosscapogodfatherkingpin

3. B1formal

   A Spanish title of respect, used before a man's first name.

   titre espagnol de respect

   • Don Quixote is a famous literary character.
   • Don Juan is known for his romantic adventures.
   • Please address him as Don Carlos.

• Verbe peu courant ou littéraire signifiant mettre un vêtement ou un habit sur soi, revêtir un vêtement.

An archaic verb meaning to put on or dress oneself in an article of clothing.

1. Put on clothingB2formal

   To put on a piece of clothing, especially formal or ceremonial attire.

   Revêtir (un vêtement)

   • He donned his suit and tie for the wedding.
   • The knight donned his armor before the battle.
   • She donned a beautiful gown for the gala.

   Synonymesassumeget intoput on

   Antonymesdoffremoveshedtake off