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personnage — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • character noun A person portrayed in a book, film, play, or other story.
  • figure noun A number or numerical value.
  • notable adj Worth noticing or remembering; significant or distinguished.
  • persona noun The image or character someone presents to the world, which may differ from their true self.
  • personage noun A person of importance or fame.

Senses

personnage is used for these senses in English:

  • character (countable) A being involved in the action of a story; a persona.
  • character (countable) A unique or extraordinary individual; a person characterized by peculiar or notable traits, especially charisma.
  • figure A person or thing representing a certain consciousness.
  • notable A person or thing of distinction.
  • persona A character played by an actor.
  • personage A person, especially one who is famous or important.

character — full definition

  1. noun A person portrayed in a book, film, play, or other story.
  2. noun The combination of qualities and traits that make up a person's nature, especially their moral strength or honesty.
  3. noun A single letter, digit, or symbol, especially in writing or computing.
  4. noun A distinctive or unusual person, often amusing or eccentric.

figure — full definition

  1. noun A number or numerical value.
  2. noun The shape of a person’s body.
  3. noun A person considered in terms of their public role or influence.
  4. noun A diagram or illustration used to convey information.
  5. verb To think, guess, or conclude something.

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