racine

• Nom propre désignant une personne, un lieu ou une organisation, par exemple un dramaturge français ou une ville du Wisconsin.

A proper noun referring to a specific person, place, or entity, such as a French dramatist or a city in Wisconsin.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. French playwrightC1formal

   A French dramatist and poet, a leading figure in 17th-century French classical tragedy, known for works based on Greek and Roman themes.

   Racine (dramaturge français)

   • Racine's play 'Phèdre' is considered a masterpiece of French literature.
   • Students of French drama often study the works of Racine.
   • Racine's tragedies are known for their psychological depth and poetic language.

2. City in WisconsinB1formalamerican

   A city in southeastern Wisconsin, USA, located on Lake Michigan, south of Milwaukee.

   Racine (ville du Wisconsin)

   • Racine is known for its manufacturing history and lakefront parks.
   • The city of Racine has a population of about 77,000 people.
   • Many tourists visit Racine for its beaches and museums.