How do you use Asterix in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, plus the exact meaning.
Asterix in a sentence
Asterix meaning
- A series of French comic books written by René Goscinny and illustrated by Albert Uderzo about an Ancient Gaul named Asterix.
- The fictional Ancient Gaulish man who is the protagonist and title character of the series.
Using Asterix
- The main meaning on this page is: A series of French comic books written by René Goscinny and illustrated by Albert Uderzo about an Ancient Gaul named Asterix. | The fictional Ancient Gaulish man who is the protagonist and title character of the series.
- In the example corpus, asterix often appears in combinations such as: in asterix, asterix and, the asterix.
Context around Asterix
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.2 words
- Position in the sentence: 6 start, 8 middle, 6 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Asterix
- In this selection, "asterix" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24.2 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, surprises, name, running, series, conquers and french stand out and add context to how "asterix" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include seen in asterix and the and 1993 and asterix in asterix. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "asterix" sits close to words such as abbe, abdollahian and abergavenny, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with asterix
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Coincidentally, the word Asterix/Asterisk originates from the Greek for Little Star. (12 words)
He works as a menhir sculptor and deliveryman, and is Asterix 's best friend. (14 words)
Although he has his own house, Obelix is occasionally shown staying overnight at Asterix's. (15 words)
For example, Obelix's dog's name is "Dogmatix" in English, but "Idéfix" in the original French edition.) Asterix and Obelix (and sometimes other members of the village) go on various adventures both within the village and in far away lands. (41 words)
Asterix's idea for getting the attention of a nearby Viking ship (which could take them back to Gaul) by holding up a torch references the Statue of Liberty (which was a gift from France). (35 words)
Two true military resupply vessels are scheduled to be built in Vancouver and will include more powerful self-defence systems than the Asterix as well as better communications equipment and overall survivability against attack. (34 words)
Example sentences (20)
Charles voiced Zipper the Cat in the animation Prince Cinders (1993) and Asterix in Asterix Conquers America (1994).
He also surprises Asterix in Asterix and the Black Gold by reeling off a dictionary definition of wild boar in conversation (including the Latin taxonomical classification).
His parents live now in Condate (as seen in Asterix and the Actress ) and his distant cousin Metallurgix, a golden sickle maker, lives in Lutetia (as seen in Asterix and the Golden Sickle ).
In a tribute to Goscinny, Uderzo gave his likeness to one of the characters in L'Odyssée d'Astérix (" Asterix and the Black Gold ").
The name Asterix, French Astérix, comes from astérisque main, meaning " asterisk ", which is the typographical symbol * indicating a footnote, from the Greek word αστήρ (aster), meaning a "star").
From where comics fans would in all likelihood dust up a well-thumbed volume of Asterix for the umpteenth re-read.
Or escape into another world like the French do, with a comic book or graphic novel such as the long-running Asterix series about Gauls resisting Roman occupation.
A special ceremony was held Tuesday at Her Majesty's Canadian Dockyard in Halifax for the Motor Vessel (MV) Asterix.
Asterix was by far the biggest success, with its broad appeal to readers of all ages.
Two true military resupply vessels are scheduled to be built in Vancouver and will include more powerful self-defence systems than the Asterix as well as better communications equipment and overall survivability against attack.
After Goscinny's death, Uderzo continued to produce the Asterix series, although at a much slower pace, until passing the series over in 2011 to Jean-Yves Ferri (script) and Didier Conrad (art).
Although he has his own house, Obelix is occasionally shown staying overnight at Asterix's.
Asterix's idea for getting the attention of a nearby Viking ship (which could take them back to Gaul) by holding up a torch references the Statue of Liberty (which was a gift from France).
Coincidentally, the word Asterix/Asterisk originates from the Greek for Little Star.
Ethnic stereotypes Many of the Asterix adventures take place in other countries aside from their homeland, Gaul.
For example, Obelix's dog's name is "Dogmatix" in English, but "Idéfix" in the original French edition.) Asterix and Obelix (and sometimes other members of the village) go on various adventures both within the village and in far away lands.
He also recorded adaptations of Asterix books and Alice in Wonderland, and provided the voice of the King in the early animated Muzzy films.
He visualized Asterix as a shrewd small sized warrior who would prefer intelligence over strength.
He works as a menhir sculptor and deliveryman, and is Asterix 's best friend.
His passions in life are hanging around with Asterix, hunting and eating wild boar, making and carrying his menhirs, and beating up Roman legionnaries (and occasionally collecting their helmets).
Common combinations with asterix
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- in asterix 7×
- asterix and 6×
- the asterix 5×
- asterix in 3×
- asterix as 3×
- and asterix 2×
- mv asterix 2×
- of asterix 2×
- asterix series 2×