Cyrano de Bergerac is a proper noun referring to the 17th‑century French playwright and duelist, known for his wit and large nose; the name is often invoked to describe someone eloquent yet quixotic. The pronunciation challenges arise from the French phonology, including nasal vowels and liaison, and the full name’s multi‑word rhythm. In English usage it’s typically treated as a borrowed, non‑English name with a distinct stress pattern and French vowels.
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