Diderot (en. Diderot)

[di.de.ro]

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Philosopher and writer who played a major role in the Enlightenment movement.

Diderot contributed to the Encyclopedia with numerous articles on science and philosophy.

Diderot a contribué à l'Encyclopédie avec de nombreux articles sur la science et la philosophie.

One of the main representatives of rationalism in the 18th century.

Diderot's ideas influenced modern thought and social critique.

Les idées de Diderot ont influencé la pensée moderne et la critique sociale.

Author of 'Jacques le Fataliste', a significant work in literature.

In his novel, Diderot questions free will through the adventures of Jacques.

Dans son roman, Diderot questionne le libre arbitre à travers les aventures de Jacques.

Diderot comes from the surname of Denis Diderot, born in 1713 in Langres, France.

to be diderot

To be in critical reflection, often convoluted.

être diderot

the diderot spirit

A state of openness and intellectual questioning.

l'esprit diderot

Enlightenment

Intellectual movement emphasizing reason and science.

Lumières

Encyclopedia

Major collective work of the 18th century gathering the knowledge of the time.

Encyclopédie

To have innovative or eccentric ideas.

He really has a diderot side when he talks about his projects.

Il a vraiment un côté diderot quand il parle de ses projets.

To be critical of established dogmas.

She has a diderot spirit; she never follows the rules without questioning them.

Elle a un esprit diderot ; elle ne suit jamais les règles sans les questionner.