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fitzgerald

/fɪtsˈdʒɛr.əld/

Traduction: Nom propre désignant un patronyme de personnalités célèbres, notamment un poète anglais connu pour sa traduction d'Omar Khayyam, un écrivain américain qui a dépeint l'ère du jazz, et une chanteuse américaine de scat.

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/fɪtsˈdʒɛr.əld/B2formal
  • frNom propre désignant un patronyme de personnalités célèbres, notamment un poète anglais connu pour sa traduction d'Omar Khayyam, un écrivain américain qui a dépeint l'ère du jazz, et une chanteuse américaine de scat.

A proper noun referring to a surname of notable individuals, including an English poet known for translating Omar Khayyam, an American author who chronicled the Jazz Age, and an American scat singer.

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  1. Edward FitzgeraldC1formalbritish

    An English poet and writer, best known for his free translation of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam.

    frEdward Fitzgerald

    • Edward Fitzgerald's translation of the Rubaiyat became a classic.
    • Fitzgerald's work introduced Persian poetry to the English-speaking world.
    • The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, as translated by Fitzgerald, is widely read.
  2. F. Scott FitzgeraldB2formalamerican

    An American novelist and short story writer, famous for capturing the spirit of the Jazz Age in works like 'The Great Gatsby'.

    frF. Scott Fitzgerald

    • F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote 'The Great Gatsby', a masterpiece of American literature.
    • His novels often explore themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream.
    • Fitzgerald's writing style is known for its lyrical prose and social commentary.
  3. Ella FitzgeraldB2formalamerican

    An American jazz singer, known as the 'First Lady of Song', famous for her scat singing and vocal range.

    frElla Fitzgerald

    • Ella Fitzgerald's rendition of 'Summertime' is legendary.
    • She won 13 Grammy Awards throughout her career.
    • Fitzgerald's scat singing revolutionized jazz vocal performance.
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