English–French

“main character” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁotagonist/

Example

Le protagoniste du roman est courageux.

The main character of the novel is brave.

Illustration for protagoniste (main character)

How to say “main character” in French

“Main character” in French is protagoniste.

The figure through whom a story's main action unfolds.

Full entry for protagoniste: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with protagoniste

Dans ce film, la protagoniste doit faire face à des choix difficiles.

In this film, the protagonist must face difficult choices.

Tips for using protagoniste

  • Protagoniste is pronounced the same for all genders, but the article is le or la according to the person's gender.

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