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joseph

/ˈdʒoʊ.zɪf/

Traduction: Nom propre désignant un chef de la tribu des Nez-Percés durant leur retraite face aux troupes américaines, un patriarche de l'Ancien Testament et l'époux de Marie dans le Nouveau Testament.

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A2formalcommon/ˈdʒoʊ.zɪf/

indénombrable · nom propre

A proper noun referring to a leader of the Nez Perce tribe during their retreat from U.S. troops, a patriarch in the Old Testament, and the husband of Mary in the New Testament.

  • 🇫🇷Nom propre désignant un chef de la tribu des Nez-Percés durant leur retraite face aux troupes américaines, un patriarche de l'Ancien Testament et l'époux de Marie dans le Nouveau Testament.
  1. Biblical figure (Old Testament) B2 formal

    The 11th son of Jacob and Rachel, known for his prophetic dreams and being sold into slavery by his brothers, later rising to power in Egypt.

    • Joseph's brothers were jealous of his coat of many colors.
    • He interpreted Pharaoh's dreams about seven years of plenty and famine.
    • Joseph forgave his brothers and brought his family to Egypt.

    🇫🇷Joseph (patriarche)

  2. Biblical figure (New Testament) B2 formal

    The husband of Mary and the earthly father of Jesus, a carpenter from Nazareth.

    • Joseph was visited by an angel who told him about Mary's pregnancy.
    • He took Mary and Jesus to Egypt to escape King Herod.
    • Joseph taught Jesus the trade of carpentry.

    🇫🇷Joseph (époux de Marie)

  3. Historical leader B2 formal american

    Chief Joseph (1840-1904), a leader of the Nez Perce tribe who led his people in a strategic retreat from the U.S. Army.

    • Chief Joseph is famous for his surrender speech 'I will fight no more forever.'
    • He led the Nez Perce on a 1,170-mile retreat across Oregon, Washington, and Montana.
    • Joseph advocated for the rights of his people after their surrender.

    🇫🇷Chef Joseph (chef nez-percé)

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