What does the cryptic crossword clue "My man, the French tragic dramatist (9)" mean?

The definition is "tragic dramatist". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). COR (synonym of "My") + NEIL (synonym of "man,") + LE (abbreviation of "French"); definition: "tragic dramatist" The answer is CORNEILLE.

My man, the French tragic dramatist (9)

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