English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

protagoniste — meaning in English

French → English · translate English → French instead

English meaning

  • hero noun A person admired for great courage, noble actions, or outstanding achievement.
  • protagonist noun The main character in a story, film, or play.

Senses

protagoniste is used for these senses in English:

  • hero (informal, intransitive) To act as a hero (brave person; role model; or protagonist).
  • protagonist (authorship) The main character, or one of the main characters, in any story, such as a literary work or drama.

hero — full definition

  1. noun A person admired for great courage, noble actions, or outstanding achievement.
  2. noun The main character in a story, film, or play.
  3. noun A large sandwich packed with meats, cheese, and other fillings, also called a sub or hoagie.
  4. verb To treat someone as a hero, or to give something special prominence and attention.

protagonist — full definition

  1. noun The main character in a story, film, or play.
  2. noun A leading figure or champion of a cause.

Related French words