Jules Maigret
- proper noun
- Literature
- Jules Maigret used his intuition to solve some of Paris's most baffling crimes.
Examples
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Georges Simenon created Jules Maigret as a complex and empathetic detective.
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Many readers admire the calm and rational approach of Jules Maigret in the novels.
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The detective Jules Maigret is known for his calm demeanor.
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Have you read any novels by Georges Simenon featuring Jules Maigret?
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Jules Maigret is often portrayed as a thoughtful detective who values understanding over brute force.
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In the stories, Jules Maigret frequently uncovers the truth by empathizing with suspects.
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Fans of crime fiction appreciate Jules Maigret for his methodical and observant nature.
Synonyms
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A calm French detective who solves crimes in Georges Simenon's books
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A French detective in novels by Georges Simenon
Surface Forms
Morphology
Jules + Maigret
This is a proper name (a fictional character) whose meaning—being a French police detective—cannot be derived from the constituent words 'Jules' and 'Maigret', which are arbitrary name forms. Understanding the referent requires encyclopedic or cultural knowledge of Georges Simenon's work rather than knowledge of the parts, so a B1 learner who only knows the names would not infer the meaning.
Etymology
Jules Maigret was created by writer Georges Simenon as a calm, pipe-smoking detective in a heavy coat who solved crimes by watching people and understanding their feelings. That's why the name now means 'a fictional French police detective'.