Céline
[sey-leen]
- Louis-Fer·di·nand [lwee-fer-dee-nahn] /lwi fɛr diˈnɑ̃/, Louis F. Destouches, 1894–1961, French novelist and physician.
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Contemporary Examples
After this debut, Goines continued to write at a furious pace, producing a body of work that echoed Celine, Genet, and Burroughs.
Celine, Bette, Manilow, Cirque du Soleil and, now, Britney and Olivia.
So like, Tina Fey or Ricky Gervais or Ty Burell—and Celine Dion!
‘Muppets Most Wanted’: Bret McKenzie Says He Writes Songs in Kermit and Miss Piggy's VoicesMelissa Leon
March 26, 2014
Miss Piggy and Celine Dion have a fun duet, too, which is kind of cool.
‘Muppets Most Wanted’: Bret McKenzie Says He Writes Songs in Kermit and Miss Piggy's VoicesMelissa Leon
March 26, 2014
We got Lady Gaga in it, Tony Bennett, James McAvoy, Celine Dion.
‘Muppets Most Wanted’: Bret McKenzie Says He Writes Songs in Kermit and Miss Piggy's VoicesMelissa Leon
March 26, 2014
Historical Examples
Celine stared, resting no slight weight on the hot flat-iron.
The SpendersHarry Leon Wilson
Then came smoke, the smell of scorching linen, and a cry of horror from Celine.
The SpendersHarry Leon Wilson
She was becoming almost blind, and little Celine had to lead her.
The Three Cities Trilogy, CompleteEmile Zola
It came from little Celine, whose face was beaming with delight.
The Three Cities Trilogy, CompleteEmile Zola
"I do not believe he will annoy you again," said Celine, confidently.
Little Golden's DaughterMrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller
Céline
- Louis-Ferdinand (lwifɛrdinɑ̃), real name Louis-Ferdinand Destouches. 1894–1961, French novelist and physician; became famous with his controversial first novel Journey to the End of the Night (1932)
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