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personnage

character (in a story), figure

noun pehr-soh-NAHZH Less Common
Arts & Culture Literature

Also means

person, individual (informal)

Usage Note

Personnage specifically refers to a character in a narrative, play, or film, distinguishing it from personne (a real individual). It can also describe a notable or important figure: un grand personnage. The diminutive tone petit personnage can be slightly dismissive.

Examples

"Le personnage principal du roman est très complexe."

Natural Translation

The main character of the novel is very complex.

Literal Translation

The character principal of-the novel is very complex

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