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My first film, 'Like Minds,' was with Toni Colette, who was extraordinary. I mean it was basically a mini-masterclass for acting on film at a time when all you could probably see were my eyebrows bouncing up and down on screen.
Eddie Redmayne

Meaning of "Colette" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF COLETTE

Colette  [kɒˈlɛt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COLETTE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Colette is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES COLETTE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Colette

Colette was the surname of the French novelist and performer Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette. She is best known for her novel Gigi, upon which Lerner and Loewe based the stage and film musical comedies of the same title.

Definition of Colette in the English dictionary

The definition of Colette in the dictionary is full name Sidonie Gabrielle Claudine Colette. 1873–1954, French novelist; her works include Chéri, Gigi, and the series of Claudine books.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COLETTE


aiguillette
ˌeɪɡwɪˈlɛt
ailette
eɪˈlɛt
ambulette
ˌæmbjʊˈlɛt
briolette
ˌbriːəʊˈlɛt
Collette
kɒˈlɛt
cotelette
ˌkəʊtəˈlɛt
espagnolette
ɛˌspænjəˈlɛt
flageolet
ˌflædʒəˈlɛt
flannelet
ˌflænəˈlɛt
flannelette
ˌflænəˈlɛt
galette
ɡəˈlɛt
landaulet
ˌlændɔːˈlɛt
novelette
ˌnɒvəˈlɛt
re-let
ˌriːˈlɛt
roulette
ruːˈlɛt
Rufflette
rʌfˈlɛt
sublet
sʌbˈlɛt
toilette
twɑːˈlɛt
underlet
ˌʌndəˈlɛt
unlet
ʌnˈlɛt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COLETTE

Coleoptera
coleopteral
coleopteran
coleopterist
coleopterous
coleoptile
coleorhiza
coleorhizae
coleorrhiza
Coleraine
Coleridge
Coleridge-Taylor
coleseed
coleslaw
colessee
colessor
colestipol
Colet

WORDS THAT END LIKE COLETTE

andouillette
brunette
cassolette
corselette
crinolette
dinette
eau de toilette
epaulette
etiquette
landaulette
omelette
paillette
palette
potato omelette
raclette
Russian roulette
silhouette
Spanish omelette
towelette
tuillette

Synonyms and antonyms of Colette in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Colette» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COLETTE

Find out the translation of Colette to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Colette from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Colette» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

科莱特
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Colette
570 millions of speakers

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Colette
510 millions of speakers

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कोलेट
380 millions of speakers
ar

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كوليت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Колетт
278 millions of speakers

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Colette
270 millions of speakers

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Colette
260 millions of speakers

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Colette
220 millions of speakers

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Colette
190 millions of speakers

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Colette
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

コレット
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

콜레트
85 millions of speakers

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Colette
85 millions of speakers
vi

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Colette
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கோலெட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कोलेट
75 millions of speakers

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Colette
70 millions of speakers

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Colette
65 millions of speakers

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Colette
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Колетт
40 millions of speakers

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Colette
30 millions of speakers
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Colette
15 millions of speakers
af

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Colette
14 millions of speakers
sv

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Colette
10 millions of speakers
no

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Colette
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Colette

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COLETTE»

The term «Colette» is very widely used and occupies the 22.356 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COLETTE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Colette

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QUOTES WITH «COLETTE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Colette.
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Eddie Redmayne
My first film, 'Like Minds,' was with Toni Colette, who was extraordinary. I mean it was basically a mini-masterclass for acting on film at a time when all you could probably see were my eyebrows bouncing up and down on screen.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COLETTE»

Discover the use of Colette in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Colette and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Colette Sewing Handbook: Inspired Styles and Classic ...
A great plan, a great pattern, a great fit, a great fabric, and a great finish: These are the five fundamentals for perfecting any sewing project.
Sarai Mitnick, 2011
2
Colette
This book reviews wildlife management and conservation in Central and South America. The book discusses the threats to biodiversity in this area including habitat fragmentation, development, ranching, tourism as well as hunting.
Julia Kristeva, 2005
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Secrets of the Flesh: A Life of Colette
Rich with delicious gossip and intimate revelations, shimmering with grace and intelligence, Secrets of the Flesh is one of the great biographies of our time. NOTE: This edition does not include a photo insert.
Judith Thurman, 2011
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Colette
Though Colette's novels have been thought sentimental and she herself has earned a certain notoriety as a decadent sensualist, Nicole Ward Jouve argues that we need to look closely at Colette's work again, and with the hindsight of feminist ...
Nicole Ward Jouve, 1987
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Collected Stories of Colette
This comprehensive collection of one hundred short stories by the French writer ranges from a short fable to a novella and includes such popular masterpieces as "Bella-Vista" and "The Tender Shoot"
Colette, Robert G. Phelps, 1984
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Learning Theories in Childhood
Request and receive an e-inspection copy today! By focusing on the early philosophies of learning and the key behavioural, cognitive and social theorists, this book provides a comprehensive overview of children's learning.
Colette Gray, Sean MacBlain, 2012
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The Pure and the Impure
Colette herself considered The Pure and the Impure her best book, "the nearest I shall ever come to writing an autobiography.
Colette, 2000
8
The Vagabond
From the author of Gigi comes this tale of 33-year-old Renée Néré, recently divorced and seeking a new life as a vaudeville performer.
Colette, 2012
9
Colette
Discusses the work of the French writer, and includes an introductory profile and chronology of her life
Joan Hinde Stewart, 1996
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The Map
In this fascinating book, Colette hands you the "magic wand" of your own awareness so that you can begin to perceive your life as a wonderful adventure, and see yourself as an enchanted mapmaker.
Colette Baron-Reid, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COLETTE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Colette is used in the context of the following news items.
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Diadora Teams With French Retailer Colette for N9000 Collaboration
France-based retailer Colette has delivered some of the more compelling collaborations with lifestyle footwear brands of late. Now, along with ... «Footwear News, Jul 15»
2
Mansur Gavriel, Catherine Baba Celebrate at Colette
PARTY TIME: Colette was buzzing Monday evening as guests ... who produced an exclusive blue metallic bag for Colette, on sale from Monday ... «WWD, Jul 15»
3
Unclucky in love! Has Assi Helani been unfaithful to his wife Colette?
In an interview with Egyptian TV host Wafaa Kelani, Assi denied rumors of ever cheating on his beautiful spouse Colette, who is often seen all ... «Al-Bawaba, Jul 15»
4
Chenoa McElvain and Coco Colette | Photo copyright Flying Horse …
McElvain has been riding Coco Colette, a ten-year-old Danish Warmblood, since the horse was five. "It's our second year doing grand prixs ... «Practical Horseman Magazine, Jul 15»
5
The Making of the Largest Mansur Gavriel Bag Standing
Mansur Gavriel celebrates its new collaboration — a limited-edition Bucket Bag, created with the Paris concept store Colette — with a special ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
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Interview: Colette Carr
L.A.'s own Colette Carr mixes up pop music like no other. She can bounce from unshakable crooning to alternative unpredictability, hip-hop ... «Artistdirect.com, Jul 15»
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Summer Motion 2015 kicks off with Colette and Augeri
Sasha Colette & The Magnolias open the Summer Motion festival on the Ashland riverfront Thursday. KEVIN GOLDY / THE INDEPENDENT ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
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Diadora, colette and La MJC Team up for Royal Blue N.9000 Sneaker
Diadora, colette and La MJC team up for a premium take on the N.9000 runner sneaker sporting colette's signature blue hue. Executed in white ... «Highsnobiety, Jul 15»
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Paul Andrew Appears at Colette Event
IN YOUR SHOES: Exceptionally, Virginie Mouzat was not in heels Thursday night in Paris, despite the occasion: a party she and Colette hosted ... «WWD, Jul 15»
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“Vanity Fair” Welcomes “the Next Manolo Blahnik” to Colette
“He's the new Manolo Blahnik,” declared Virginie Mouzat as guests including Carine Roitfeld, Tom Pecheux, Elie Top, Olivier Chatenet, and ... «Style.com, Jul 15»

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