Word
gaulle
Phoneticsgaulle
/ˈɡɔɫ/
Definition
n. the name of a famous French leader and general who led France during World War II. He later became the president of France and is a very important figure in French history.
n. refers to Charles de Gaulle, the French army officer and statesman who led the Free French Forces during World War II. He subsequently founded the French Fifth Republic and served as its first president from 1959 to 1969.
Examples
“Many people in France still respect the legacy of Gaulle.”
“The main international airport in Paris is named after Charles de Gaulle to honour his leadership.”
“Historians often debate the long-term impact of Gaulle's nationalist policies on the modern structure of the European Union and France's independent nuclear deterrent.”
Examples
simple
“Many people in France still respect the legacy of Gaulle.”
contextual
“The main international airport in Paris is named after Charles de Gaulle to honour his leadership.”
complex
“Historians often debate the long-term impact of Gaulle's nationalist policies on the modern structure of the European Union and France's independent nuclear deterrent.”
Usage
Usually appears as part of the full name 'Charles de Gaulle' or in the name of the 'Charles de Gaulle Airport'.
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