martin du gard: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1/C2Formal / Literary
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What does “martin du gard” mean?
The surname of the French Nobel Prize-winning novelist Roger Martin du Gard (1881–1958).
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The surname of the French Nobel Prize-winning novelist Roger Martin du Gard (1881–1958).
Refers specifically to the author Roger Martin du Gard, or his literary works and legacy, especially his multi-volume novel sequence 'Les Thibault'.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in usage between British and American English. Both treat it as a proper noun referring to the same author.
Connotations
Carries connotations of early 20th-century French literature, realism, family sagas, and the Nobel Prize.
Frequency
Very low frequency in both dialects, confined to specialist literary discussion or higher education.
Grammar
How to Use “martin du gard” in a Sentence
[Proper Noun] + verb (e.g., depicts, chronicles, won)author + [Proper Noun]Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “martin du gard” in a Sentence
verb
British English
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American English
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adverb
British English
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American English
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adjective
British English
- A Martin du Gard-esque attention to detail
- His style is very Martin du Gard.
American English
- Her novel has a Martin du Gard-like breadth.
- That's a profoundly Martin du Gard approach.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually never used.
Academic
Used in literary studies, history, and French culture courses.
Everyday
Extremely rare, unless in conversation about literature.
Technical
Not applicable.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “martin du gard”
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Antonyms of “martin du gard”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “martin du gard”
- Incorrectly writing 'Martin Du Gard' with a capital 'D' in 'du'.
- Using it as a common noun, e.g., 'He is a martin du gard of modern fiction.'
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No. 'Martin du Gard' is the full surname of the author Roger Martin du Gard. His first name is Roger.
His most famous work is the eight-novel sequence 'Les Thibault' (The Thibaults), which chronicles the life of two brothers in early 20th-century France.
In English, it is commonly approximated as /duː ˈɡɑːr(d)/. The French pronunciation is closer to /dy ɡaʁ/, but the Anglicised version is acceptable in English contexts.
No. It is a low-frequency proper noun used almost exclusively in literary or academic discussions.
The surname of the French Nobel Prize-winning novelist Roger Martin du Gard (1881–1958).
Martin du gard is usually formal / literary in register.
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Idioms & Phrases
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Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: MARTIN (a common name) DU (French for 'of') GARD (sounds like 'guard') — 'Martin of the Guard' won the Nobel Prize for guarding the details of family life in his novels.
Conceptual Metaphor
AUTHOR AS CHRONICLER / HISTORIAN.
Practice
Quiz
What is 'Martin du Gard' primarily known as?