François René Vicomte de, 1768–1848, French author and statesman.
(lowercase) a thick slice of tenderloin, broiled and served with potatoes and a sauce, often a béarnaise sauce.
François René (frɑ̃swa rəne), Vicomte de Chateaubriand. 1768–1848, French writer and statesman: a precursor of the romantic movement in France; his works include Le Génie du Christianisme (1802) and Mémoires d'outre-tombe (1849–50)
a thick steak cut from the fillet of beef
First recorded in 1875–80 Châteaubriand for def. 2
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"If you prepared the sauce, dear master," interjected H. R., who happened to be present, "I'd rather eat it than any other artist's filet Châteaubriand aux—" Piccolini bowed to him profoundly.
From H. R. by Lefevre, Edwin
I have forwarded to the Ministry of Police reports of these different operations, with the sheets and copies seized of the work of M. de Châteaubriand.
From Memoirs To Illustrate The History Of My Time Volume 1 by Cole, John William
Though Châteaubriand was perpetually analyzing himself and his emotions, no man had less self-knowledge.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 84, October, 1864 by Various
The following extracts from letters addressed to her by Châteaubriand while he was ambassador at London clearly betray the state of her mind.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 84, October, 1864 by Various
M. de Châteaubriand alone, while signifying his approbation, considered them insufficient.
From Memoirs To Illustrate The History Of My Time Volume 1 by Cole, John William
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