Georges Simenon

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A French writer born in Belgium who wrote famous detective stories about Inspector Maigret

proper noun

: Georges Simenon

The Inspector Maigret series written by Georges Simenon has been translated into dozens of languages.

Examples

Many fans of detective fiction consider Georges Simenon a master of the genre.
Critics often praise Georges Simenon for his psychological depth and evocative settings.
Many readers adore Georges Simenon for his captivating storytelling.
Did you know Georges Simenon wrote over 75 novels?
Many fans of detective fiction consider Georges Simenon a master of the genre.
Critics often praise Georges Simenon for his psychological depth and evocative settings.
The Inspector Maigret series written by Georges Simenon has been translated into dozens of languages.

Synonyms

Simenon

vsGeorges Simenon

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A Belgian-born French writer who created the detective Inspector Maigret

uses the full personal name rather than the shorter surname form

Surface Forms

Georges Simenon main

Morphology

Georges + Simenon

This is a proper name referring to a specific person; knowing the constituent items 'Georges' (a given name) and 'Simenon' (a surname) does not let a learner infer the biographical/occupational meaning (Belgian-born French writer). Proper names are referential rather than compositional, so the meaning cannot be derived from the parts and would be unknown without prior exposure.

Etymology

Georges Simenon was a Belgian-born writer who created the calm, pipe-smoking detective 'Inspector Maigret' and wrote hundreds of detective books. His stories focus on people's feelings and rainy city streets, so his name is remembered as a master of thoughtful detective fiction.