Figaro
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- proper noun
- Literature
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Le Figaro
- The following day, Wolff wrote a polemical dissertation in the Figaro and carried away his colleagues.
- Le Figaro
- Figaro Littéraire
- Figaro in Paris
Examples
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He writes regularly for Le Figaro in Paris.
Academic text (1992) -
The story made the front page of both Le Monde and Le Figaro.
Blog text (33) -
For a while I worked at Le Figaro.
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"I wanted to see it, so I came for Le Figaro."
Fiction book (1990) -
Last night, I posted an article based on a Figaro report that was the first to outline the deal now in place.
Blog text (4) -
Le Figaro (Paris), July 27, 2009.
Academic text (2010) -
The moderating tone for the exhibition had been set by the publication of two of Millet's letters in Le Figaro on April 30, only a week before the opening.
Academic text (2003) -
Reporting for Le Figaro, Calmette Gaston described his purchase of The Angelus as one of many charitable acts on which Chauchard had built a reputation as a Parisian benefactor.
Academic text (2003) -
The most important critical debate that followed the publication of the first edition of Thérèse Raquin (24 December 1867) took place in January and February 1868 in Le Figaro.
Academic text (2003) -
The editorial board of Le Figaro discussed key political issues during their weekly meeting.
Synonyms
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A large newspaper with serious news and long articles that explain events
Surface Forms
Etymology
Figaro the newspaper took its name from the famous stage character Figaro, and because that character speaks with quick jokes and strong opinions the paper's name suggests a sharp public voice. So when you see Figaro as a paper, think of lively commentary and news.