Goethe (en. Goethe)

/ɡœt/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Major writer and poet of the Romantic movement.

Goethe is the author of 'Faust', an emblematic work of literature.

Goethe est l'auteur de 'Faust', une œuvre emblématique de la littérature.

Philosopher and scientist, known for his contributions to various fields.

Goethe also wrote essays on color and botany.

Goethe a aussi écrit des essais sur la couleur et la botanique.

From the proper name Goethe, used to refer to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the German author.

Goethe and art

Reference to Goethe's influence on the arts.

Goethe et l'art

Goethe's Faust

Refers to Goethe's major work.

Le Faust de Goethe

romanticism

Literary movement influenced by Goethe.

romantisme

literature

The field of study in which Goethe is a pillar.

littérature

Used to refer to an intellectual or a lover of literature.

He thinks he's a Goethe with his literary critiques.

Il se prend pour un Goethe avec ses critiques littéraires.

Refers to a person passionate about writing.

She is a Goethe in the making with her novel in progress.

Elle est une goethe en devenir avec son roman en projet.