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hamilton

/ˈhæm.ɪl.tən/

Traduction: Nom propre associé à un patronyme de personnalités célèbres, notamment un homme d'État américain et premier secrétaire au Trésor, ainsi qu'à une ville portuaire de l'Ontario (Canada) et à la capitale des Bermudes.

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B2formalcommon/ˈhæm.ɪl.tən/

indénombrable · nom propre

A proper noun referring to a surname of notable individuals, including a U.S. statesman and first Secretary of the Treasury, as well as a port city in Ontario, Canada, and the capital of Bermuda.

  • 🇫🇷Nom propre associé à un patronyme de personnalités célèbres, notamment un homme d'État américain et premier secrétaire au Trésor, ainsi qu'à une ville portuaire de l'Ontario (Canada) et à la capitale des Bermudes.
  1. Alexander Hamilton B2 formal

    American statesman, first Secretary of the Treasury, and a Founding Father of the United States.

    • Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury.
    • He established the first national bank in the United States.
    • Hamilton was mortally wounded in a duel with Aaron Burr.

    🇫🇷Alexander Hamilton

    Synonymes: alexander hamilton

  2. Sir William Rowan Hamilton C1 formal

    Irish mathematician known for his work in algebra and optics.

    • Sir William Rowan Hamilton invented quaternions.
    • He made significant contributions to the study of optics.
    • Hamilton's equations are fundamental in classical mechanics.

    🇫🇷William Rowan Hamilton (mathématicien)

  3. Emma Hamilton B2 formal

    English beauty and mistress of Admiral Horatio Nelson.

    • Emma Hamilton was the mistress of Admiral Nelson.
    • She was known for her beauty and social influence.
    • Her relationship with Nelson was highly publicized.

    🇫🇷Emma Hamilton

  4. Alice Hamilton C1 formal

    American toxicologist known for her work on industrial poisons.

    • Alice Hamilton was a pioneer in industrial toxicology.
    • She studied the effects of lead and other poisons on workers.
    • Her research led to improved safety regulations.

    🇫🇷Alice Hamilton

  5. City in Ontario B1 formal

    A port city in southeastern Ontario, Canada, at the western end of Lake Ontario.

    • Hamilton is a major industrial city in Ontario.
    • The city is located on the shores of Lake Ontario.
    • Hamilton is known for its steel production.

    🇫🇷Hamilton (ville de l'Ontario)

  6. Capital of Bermuda B1 formal

    The capital city of Bermuda, located on the island's central coast.

    • Hamilton is the capital of Bermuda.
    • The city is a popular tourist destination.
    • Hamilton's harbor is a hub for cruise ships.

    🇫🇷Hamilton (capitale des Bermudes)

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