Babar
Definition
The name of a famous fictional character, an anthropomorphic elephant dressed in an elegant green suit, created by French author Jean de Brunhoff in 1931 in the book 'Histoire de Babar'. Having become the king of elephants, the character promotes values of civilization, family, and social order in children's literature, being globally adapted into successful animated series. In a secondary historical context, it represents a graphic variant or alternative transliteration for Babur (1483–1530), the famous emperor and founder of the Mughal Empire in India.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Babar
- Babar the Elephant
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper masculine noun, structurally rigid, typically capitalized and non-inflecting. |
| Formation | Literary anthronym coined within French descriptive narratives for children's modern fables. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˈbæbɑːr] sau [baˈbaʁ] |
| Source | The Oxford Companion to Children's Literature |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Fetița a primit o carte ilustrată cu aventurile lui Babar, regele elefanților care locuia într-un oraș modern.
EN: The little girl received an illustrated book with the adventures of Babar, the king of elephants who lived in a modern city.
RO: Ilustrațiile originale din seria Babar realizate de Brunhoff sunt considerate capodopere ale designului grafic utilitar.
EN: The original illustrations from the Babar series created by Brunhoff are considered masterpieces of utilitarian graphic design.
RO: Unele cronici asiatice vechi folosesc numele Babar pentru a face referire la cuceritorul militar din dinastia timuridă.
EN: Some old Asian chronicles use the name Babar to refer to the military conqueror from the Timurid dynasty.
Idioms & Phrases
Cărțile cu Babar / Babar storybooks
RO: Colecție clasică de literatură ilustrată franceză, recunoscută internațional pentru stilul narativ cald și educativ.
EN: A classic collection of French illustrated literature, internationally recognized for its warm and educational narrative style.
Orașul lui Babar, Celesteville / Babar's town, Celesteville
RO: Locație utopică fictivă din universul cărții, numită în onoarea reginei Celeste și clădită după idealurile urbanistice europene.
EN: A fictional utopian location within the book universe, named in honor of Queen Celeste and built according to European urban ideals.
Stilul grafic Babar / Babar graphic illustration style
RO: Tehnică de desen caracterizată prin linii clare, culori plate luminoase și compoziții aerisite, specifică artiștilor anilor '30.
EN: A drawing technique characterized by clear lines, flat bright colors, and airy compositions, specific to 1930s artists.
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