Inspector Maigret

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Definition

Proper noun: - A fictional detective character: Inspector Maigret is the central character in a series of detective novels and short stories written by the Belgian author Georges Simenon. He is a French police detective (Commissaire) known for his methodical, patient, and psychological approach to solving crimes, often set in Paris.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The solution was not about forensic clues; it was a case for Inspector Maigret, who understood the human heart.
    • In Inspector Maigret's world, the atmosphere of a Parisian brasserie could tell him as much as a witness statement.
    • She enjoys reading the Inspector Maigret series because of the deep character studies.
Advanced Usage
  • "A Maigret-like approach": Describing a method of investigation that emphasizes patience, immersion in the environment, and psychological understanding over action or technology.
    • The detective took a Maigret-like approach, spending days observing the suspect's daily routines and habits.
Variants and Related Words

  • Maigret (noun): The shortened, more common form of the character's name.

    • Simenon wrote dozens of novels featuring Maigret.

  • Maigret series (noun phrase): Refers to the collective body of works about this character.

    • The Maigret series has been adapted for television and film numerous times.
Synonyms
  • Fictional detective: A general term for a detective character from literature or film (e.g., Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot).
  • Commissaire: The French title for a police commissioner or chief inspector, often used to refer to Maigret.
Related Idioms
  • To play Maigret: To investigate something in a patient, observant, and psychologically insightful manner.
    • Stop interrogating him directly. Why don't you just play Maigret and see what you can learn by watching?
Noun
  1. a fictional detective in novels by Georges Simenon

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