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farrell

/ˈfɛr.əl/

Traduction: Nom propre désignant un patronyme, connu notamment pour l'écrivain américain (1904-1979), célèbre pour ses romans, et pour la soprano lyrique américaine (1920-2002), remarquée pour la pureté et la puissance de sa voix.

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formalcommon/ˈfɛr.əl/

indénombrable · nom propre

A proper noun referring to a surname, notably associated with an American writer (1904-1979) remembered for his novels, and an American operatic soprano (1920-2002) noted for the clarity and power of her voice.

  • 🇫🇷Nom propre désignant un patronyme, connu notamment pour l'écrivain américain (1904-1979), célèbre pour ses romans, et pour la soprano lyrique américaine (1920-2002), remarquée pour la pureté et la puissance de sa voix.
  1. Writer C1 formal american

    An American novelist and writer, active in the mid-20th century, known for his works focusing on social realism and the struggles of the working class.

    • James T. Farrell is celebrated for his Studs Lonigan trilogy.
    • Farrell's novels often explored life in Chicago's Irish-American community.
    • Critics regard Farrell as a key figure in American proletarian literature.

    🇫🇷Farrell (romancier américain)

  2. Operatic Soprano C1 formal american art

    An American operatic soprano recognized for her powerful, clear voice and significant contributions to classical music in the mid-20th century.

    • Eileen Farrell was renowned for her performances in both opera and popular songs.
    • Her rendition of 'O patria mia' from Aida is still praised for its vocal brilliance.
    • Farrell's recording of Wagner's Wesendonck Lieder is considered a classic.

    🇫🇷Farrell (soprano)