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Meaning of "Rabelais" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RABELAIS

Rabelais  [ˈræbəˌleɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RABELAIS

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Rabelais is a noun.
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WHAT DOES RABELAIS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Rabelais

François Rabelais

François Rabelais was a major French Renaissance writer, doctor, Renaissance humanist, monk and Greek scholar. He has historically been regarded as a writer of fantasy, satire, the grotesque, bawdy jokes and songs. His best known work is Gargantua and Pantagruel. Because of his literary power and historical importance, Western literary critics considered him one of the great writers of world literature and among the creators of modern European writing.

Definition of Rabelais in the English dictionary

The definition of Rabelais in the dictionary is François. ?1494–1553, French writer. His written works, esp Gargantua and Pantagruel, contain a lively mixture of earthy wit, common sense, and satire.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RABELAIS


amabile
æˈmɑːbɪˌleɪ
ballabile
bæˈlɑːbɪˌleɪ
beaujolais
ˈbəʊʒəˌleɪ
cacolet
ˈkækəʊˌleɪ
Charolais
ˈʃærəˌleɪ
kantele
ˈkæntəˌleɪ
nargile
ˈnɑːɡɪˌleɪ
onlay
ˈɒnˌleɪ
outlay
ˈaʊtˌleɪ
rokelay
ˈrɒkəˌleɪ
roundelay
ˈraʊndɪˌleɪ
time-delay
ˈtaɪmdɪˌleɪ
virelay
ˈvɪrɪˌleɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RABELAIS

Rabelaisian
Rabelaisianism
rabi
Rabia
rabic
rabid
rabidity
rabidly
rabidness
rabies
rabietic
Rabin
RAC

WORDS THAT END LIKE RABELAIS

Calais
callais
cor anglais
cors anglais
Franglais
Millais
Nord-Pas-de-Calais
palais
Pas de Calais
Pas-de-Calais
Valais

Synonyms and antonyms of Rabelais in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Rabelais» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RABELAIS

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

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拉伯雷
1,325 millions of speakers

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Rabelais
570 millions of speakers

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Rabelais
510 millions of speakers

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Rabelais
380 millions of speakers
ar

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رابليه
280 millions of speakers

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Рабле
278 millions of speakers

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Rabelais
270 millions of speakers

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Rabelais
260 millions of speakers

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Rabelais
220 millions of speakers

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Rabelais
190 millions of speakers

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Rabelais
180 millions of speakers

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ラブレー
130 millions of speakers

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라블레
85 millions of speakers

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Rabelais
85 millions of speakers
vi

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Rabelais
80 millions of speakers

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Rabelais
75 millions of speakers

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रबलेयेस
75 millions of speakers

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Rabelais
70 millions of speakers

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Rabelais
65 millions of speakers

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Rabelais
50 millions of speakers

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Рабле
40 millions of speakers

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Rabelais
30 millions of speakers
el

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Rabelais
15 millions of speakers
af

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Rabelais
14 millions of speakers
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Rabelais
10 millions of speakers
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Rabelais
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Rabelais

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RABELAIS»

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RABELAIS»

Discover the use of Rabelais in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Rabelais and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Rabelais and His World
This classic work by the Russian philosopher and literary theorist Mikhail Bakhtin (1895–1975) examines popular humor and folk culture in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
Mikhail Mikhaĭlovich Bakhtin, 1984
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The Complete Works of Francois Rabelais
"A tour de force. . . . There is no doubt in my mind that, like his translation of Montaigne, [Frame's] translation of Rabelais will become the standard translation in English."--Philippe Desan, University of Chicago "A tour de force. . .
François Rabelais, 1999
3
Rabelais Carnival:
This is a timely, erudite and subtle book which bases its theoretical arguments on solid documentary and textual evidence.
Sam Kinser, 1990
4
I Ching: The Classic Chinese Oracle of Change : The First ...
Inspired by C. G. Jung's insights into the psyche, this edition presents the oracular core of the I ching as a psychological tool.
Rudolph Ritsema, 1995
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Rabelais and Bakhtin: Popular Culture in Gargantua and ...
In Rabelais and Bakhtin, Richard M. Berrong demonstrates both the historical and textual weaknesses of the argument advanced by Mikhail Bakhtin and his influential study Rabelais and His World.
Richard M. Berrong, 2006
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Renaissance Food from Rabelais to Shakespeare: Culinary ...
Providing a unique perspective on a fascinating aspect of early modern culture, this volume focuses on the role of food and diet as read in the works of a range of European authors, including Shakespeare, from the late medieval period to ...
Joan Fitzpatrick, 2010
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The Rabelais Encyclopedia
Although not as appreciated as Shakespeare in English-speaking countries, the French humanist writer Francois Rabelais (ca. 1490-1553?) ranks as one of the all-time most influential writers for The Five Books of Pantagruel.
Elizabeth A. Chesney, 2004
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Rabelais's Radical Farce: Late Medieval Comic Theater and ...
Conclusion Over the past decades, there has been a number of interesting monographs focusing on a particular aspect of Rabelais 's life and how it informed his work. There have been studies on Rabelais as a doctor (Roland Antonioli's ...
Dr E Bruce Hayes, 2013
9
Gargantua and Pantagruel
Consisting of five books, this masterpiece is Rabelais' magnum opus. It chronicles different events in the life of Gargantua and his son Pantagruel.
Francois Rabelais, 2010
10
Gargantua and Pantagruel
Rabelais has had his critical ups and downs through the centuries. In the seventeenth century in France, Rabelais was much reviled as the comic but somewhat raunchy humor of the Renaissance went out of style. La Bruyere called Rabelais' ...
François Rabelais, Peter Anthony Motteux, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RABELAIS»

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Clos de la Deviniere Maison Natale de Rabelais Touraine Blanc 2010
My bottle is made from the chenin blanc grape and is from a winery attatched to the Musee Rabelais [ a museum devoted to the memory of the French writer ... «Snooth, Jul 15»
2
La patrie de Rabelais accueille Daniel Spoerri, le père du "Eat-Art"
La ville médiévale de Chinon, patrie de François Rabelais, Gargantua et Pantagruel, accueille une exposition centrée sur l'oeuvre de Daniel Spoerri, le père du ... «La Croix, May 15»
3
Chauny: ouverture des Fêtes Rabelais
La 12e édition des Fêtes Rabelais sera inaugurée en fin de matinée. Durant quatre jours, la ville va vivre au rythme des animations culturelles, sportives, ... «L'Aisne Nouvelle, May 15»
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Au Pré, la cité Rabelais est devenue un supermarché de la drogue
En ce moment, le trafic s'est lourdement installé cité Rabelais.Quelles sont les actions menées par la ville pour réduire le trafic ?Les élus se sont mobilisés pour ... «Le Parisien, Apr 15»
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Une seconde salle à l'étude au cinéma Le Rabelais
Entre création d'un week-end dédié au court-métrage et la volonté de pérenniser le festival de septembre, le cinéma Le Rabelais prépare sa saison. «la Nouvelle République, Mar 15»
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Course automobile. Le lycée François-Rabelais sur le top départ
Une équipe de huit lycéens, le Rabelais Développement, participe encore cette ... Loïc Cardonna, chef de travaux au lycée Rabelais et manager de l'équipe. «Ouest-France, Mar 15»
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Lycée Rabelais à Ifs : Inquiétudes pour la rentrée
Inauguré en septembre dernier après plus de deux ans de travaux et 45 millions d'euros investis par la Région, le lycée hôtelier Rabelais d'Ifs est fréquenté ... «maville.com, Mar 15»
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Au collège Rabelais, les parents investissent leur espace
Alors que les élections des délégués de parents d'élèves viennent d'avoir lieu, reportage au collège François Rabelais, à Vitry-sur-Seine, où les familles ont ... «La Croix, Oct 14»
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On Rabelais: A precursor to Oscar Wilde and the celebrity culture
This essay will explore the lives of two people – the sixteenth century French writer, François Rabelais and the Irish-English playwright and self-promoter, Oscar ... «RenewAmerica, Oct 14»
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Best Neighborhood Spot in the Village (2014)
Café Rabelais isn't open at all hours of the day, but when it is, these folks are dishing out incredible food in a quaint and rustic French country restaurant. Satisfy ... «Houston Press, Oct 14»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Rabelais [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/rabelais>. May 2024 ».
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