What does protagoniste in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word protagoniste in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use protagoniste in French.

The word protagoniste in French means protagonist, person involved, instigator. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word protagoniste

protagonist

nom masculin et féminin (personnage d'un roman) (in fiction)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Dans les romans d'Alexandre Dumas père, les protagonistes sont souvent haut en couleurs.
The main characters in the novels of Alexandre Dumas senior are often very colourful.

person involved

nom masculin et féminin (intervenant, partie prenante)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'inspecteur a interrogé les différents protagonistes de cette affaire.
The inspector questioned the various people involved in this case.

instigator

nom masculin et féminin (instigateur) (of [sth])

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le protagoniste de ces fuites dans la presse était un secrétaire d'État.
The person responsible for these leaks to the press was a secretary of state.

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