No. 782 in French
personnage
A character in a story, play, or work of fiction.
In a sentence
Le personnage principal de l'histoire est très intrigant.
The main character of the story is very intriguing.
Refers to the main character or protagonist in a story or work of fiction.
Il a un personnage assez excentrique dans la vie quotidienne.
He has quite an eccentric personality in daily life.
Denotes a distinctive personal trait or characteristic.
Les personnages célèbres sont souvent invités à cet événement.
Famous figures are often invited to this event.
Indicates individuals of note or importance, often well-known figures.
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