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The monotonous explanations of the showman were not heard; the landscape spoke for itself.Les explications monotones de l’employé ne s’entendaient pas, le paysage parlait lui-même.Zola, Emile / The Three Cities Trilogy - LourdesZola, Emile / Les Trois Villes - LourdesLes Trois Villes - LourdesZola, EmileThe Three Cities Trilogy - LourdesZola, Emile
"Let us go to see the sun set behind St. Peter's," all at once said Dario, conscientiously playing his part as a showman of curiosities.« Allons voir le soleil se coucher derrière Saint-Pierre », dit Dario, dans son rôle d’homme consciencieux qui montre les curiosités.Zola, Emile / The Three Cities - RomeZola, Emile / Les Trois Villes - RomeLes Trois Villes - RomeZola, EmileThe Three Cities - RomeZola, Emile
But Gilquin proceeded to explain his programme after the manner of a strolling showman.Mais, lui, expliquait le programme tout au long. Il avait une voix de montreur d'ours faisant un boniment.Zola, Emile / His ExcellencyZola, Emile / Son Excellence Eugene RougonSon Excellence Eugene RougonZola, EmileHis ExcellencyZola, Emile
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showman
noun
Singular | Plural | |
Common case | showman | showmen, *showmans, *showmens |
Possessive case | showman's | showmen's, *showmans', *showmens' |