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raphael

/ˈræf.i.əl/

Traduction: Nom propre se référant à un prénom masculin d'origine hébraïque porté par l'archange dans la tradition juive, ainsi que par le célèbre peintre italien de la Haute Renaissance.

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈræf.i.əl/

indénombrable · nom propre

A proper noun referring to a male given name of Hebrew origin, notably borne by an archangel in the Hebrew tradition and by a renowned Italian painter of the High Renaissance.

  • 🇫🇷Nom propre se référant à un prénom masculin d'origine hébraïque porté par l'archange dans la tradition juive, ainsi que par le célèbre peintre italien de la Haute Renaissance.
  1. Italian painter B2 formal art

    An Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance, known for his harmonious and balanced compositions, such as the School of Athens.

    • Raphael's frescoes in the Vatican are considered masterpieces of Renaissance art.
    • The painting 'The Sistine Madonna' is one of Raphael's most famous works.
    • Art historians often compare Raphael's style to that of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.

    🇫🇷Raphaël (peintre)

  2. Archangel B1 formal

    An archangel in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition, often associated with healing and guidance.

    • In the Book of Tobit, Raphael guides Tobias on his journey.
    • Raphael is often depicted holding a staff or a fish in religious art.
    • Many people pray to the archangel Raphael for healing.

    🇫🇷Raphaël (archange)

  • raphaels plural form
  • raphaels' possessive plural form
  • raphael's possessive singular form