Commissaire Maigret

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Definition

Proper noun A fictional detective, the protagonist in a series of novels by the Belgian author Georges Simenon. He is characterized as a methodical, patient, and insightful French police commissioner who solves crimes through psychological understanding and meticulous observation rather than action or forensic science.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • In the novel, Commissaire Maigret patiently questions the suspect over a glass of beer.
    • Georges Simenon wrote dozens of stories featuring Commissaire Maigret.
    • The television adaptation captures the essence of Commissaire Maigret's investigative style perfectly.
Advanced Usage
  • The character is often referred to simply as "Maigret", with "Commissaire" (French for "Commissioner") being his title.
    • Maigret is one of the most famous detectives in European literature.
  • The term can be used attributively to describe a style of investigation or demeanor reminiscent of the character.
    • The real-life detective had a Maigret-like patience, preferring to wait and observe.
Variants and Related Words
  • Maigret (n): The shortened, more common form of the character's name.
  • Maigret-esque (adj): Resembling or characteristic of Commissaire Maigret or his methods.
Synonyms
  • Fictional detective: A general term for a detective character from literature or film.
  • Literary sleuth: Another term for a detective in novels.
Related Idioms or Phrases
  • A Maigret of the mind: A phrase sometimes used to describe a person who solves problems through deep psychological insight and quiet contemplation, much like the character.
Noun
  1. a fictional detective in novels by Georges Simenon

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