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goncourt

/ɡɒŋˈkʊər/

Traduction: Nom propre se rapportant aux écrivains français, notamment aux frères Goncourt, connus pour leurs œuvres communes et pour avoir fondé le prestigieux prix littéraire Goncourt.

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/ɡɒŋˈkʊər/C1formal
  • frNom propre se rapportant aux écrivains français, notamment aux frères Goncourt, connus pour leurs œuvres communes et pour avoir fondé le prestigieux prix littéraire Goncourt.

A proper noun referring to a French literary figure, specifically one of the Goncourt brothers, known for their collaborative works and for establishing the prestigious Prix Goncourt literary prize.

indénombrable · nom propre

  1. French writer (Jules de Goncourt)C1formal

    A French writer, critic, and publisher who collaborated with his brother Edmond de Goncourt on many literary works. He lived from 1830 to 1870.

    frGoncourt (Jules de)

    • Jules de Goncourt co-authored several novels with his brother Edmond.
    • The Goncourt brothers were influential in the naturalist literary movement.
    • Jules de Goncourt's work is often studied in French literature courses.
  2. French writer (Edmond de Goncourt)C1formal

    A French writer, critic, and publisher who collaborated with his brother Jules de Goncourt on many books. In his will, he established the prestigious Prix Goncourt literary prize. He lived from 1822 to 1896.

    frGoncourt (Edmond de Goncourt)

    • Edmond de Goncourt founded the Académie Goncourt, which awards the annual prize.
    • The Prix Goncourt is one of the most famous literary awards in France.
    • Edmond de Goncourt's legacy includes both his writings and the literary prize.