French Conversation · Level 65
60 words
French word
protagoniste
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁotagonist/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)main character
Example
Le protagoniste du roman est courageux.
The main character of the novel is brave.
More examples
Dans ce film, la protagoniste doit faire face à des choix difficiles.
In this film, the protagonist must face difficult choices.
Core concept
The figure through whom a story's main action unfolds.
Common phrases
le protagoniste
the protagonist
le protagoniste principal
the main protagonist
Similar words
personnage: A fictional or real person who appears in a story or play.
acteur: A professional who performs a role on stage or in films.
Definition in French
Personnage principal d'une œuvre (roman, film, pièce) autour duquel se déroulent la plupart des actions.
Word origin
French protagoniste comes through Latin protagonistes from Greek prōtagōnistēs, formed from prōtos, 'first', and agōnistēs, 'actor or competitor'.
Usage tips
- Protagoniste is pronounced the same for all genders, but the article is le or la according to the person's gender.
Opposites
- antagonisteantagonistnoun