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    Molière (en. Molière)

    /moliˈɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

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    noun
    A famous 17th-century playwright, author of numerous plays.
    Molière wrote 'Tartuffe', one of his most emblematic works.
    Molière escribió 'Tartufo', una de sus obras más emblemáticas.
    Someone who is dedicated to theatrical performance, especially in comedies.
    The molière of the group is always the one who gets the laughs.
    El molière del grupo siempre es el que arrastra las risas.
    A symbol of comedy and French theater.
    The influence of Molière is felt in contemporary theater.
    La influencia de Molière se siente en el teatro contemporáneo.

    Etymology

    The surname Molière is a pseudonym of the playwright Jean-Baptiste Poquelin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Molière Theater
    A theatrical format inspired by the works of Molière.
    Teatro de Molière
    Comedy in the style of Molière
    A style of comedy characterized by satire and social critique.
    Comedia a la Molière

    Related Words

    comedy
    A theatrical genre that aims to make the audience laugh.
    comedia
    dramaturgy
    The art of writing and structuring plays.
    dramaturgia
    satire
    A literary style that critiques through humor.
    sátira

    Slang Meanings

    A talented actor in comedies.
    That guy has a natural talent; he's a true molière.
    Ese chico tiene un talento natural, es un verdadero molière.
    A person who stands out in humorous acting.
    At the party, everyone wanted him to do his famous molière.
    En la fiesta, todos querían que él hiciera su famoso molière.