Céline

American

[sey-leen] / seɪˈlin /

noun

Louis-Ferdinand Louis F. Destouches, 1894–1961, French novelist and physician.

Céline British

/ seɪˈliːn /

noun

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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There was disappointment, too, for fans of Canadian singer Céline Dion, who had been rumoured to appear at the contest.

From BBC • May 17, 2025

Céline Dion describes her Olympics performance as a ‘dream come true’ after returning to the world stage at the 2024 Games’ globally viewed opening ceremony.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2024

Céline Dion says that she’s determined to return to the stage despite diagnosis and that she’s fighting the illness for her sons and love of performing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2024

At one point participant and journalist Céline Nony talks about how the twisties almost bring about a greater stigma because they're invisible.

From Salon • Jul. 19, 2024

The first I chose was Céline Varens—another of those steps which make a man spurn himself when he recalls them.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

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