Sagan

[ sey-guhn for 1; sa-gahn for 2 ]

noun
  1. Carl (Edward), 1934–96, U.S. astronomer and writer.

  2. Fran·çoise [frahn-swaz], /frɑ̃ˈswaz/, Françoise Quoirez, 1935–2004, French novelist.

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How to use Sagan in a sentence

  • I am glad to find that some of my old friends, especially Count Sagan, have not forgotten me,' he said simply.

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  • Madame de Sagan could have answered your question—had you cared to ask it,' the girl said.

    A Modern Mercenary | Kate Prichard and Hesketh Vernon Hesketh-Prichard
  • Madame de Sagan's blue eyes glanced up into Rallywood's face as her fingers touched his breast.

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  • Madame de Sagan's little trill of laughter was not quite so childish and irresponsible as usual.

    A Modern Mercenary | Kate Prichard and Hesketh Vernon Hesketh-Prichard

British Dictionary definitions for Sagan

Sagan

/ (French saɡã̃) /


noun
  1. Carl (Edward) 1934–96, US astronomer and writer on scientific subjects; presenter of the television series Cosmos (1980)

  2. Françoise (frã̃swɑːz), original name Françoise Quoirez . 1935–2004, French writer, best-known for the novels Bonjour Tristesse (1954) and Aimez-vous Brahms? (1959)

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