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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Châteaubriand tells us that her portrait, engraved by Bartolozzi, and spread throughout England, was carried thence to the isles of Greece.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 84, October, 1864 by Various
Three men alone, M. Royer-Collard, M. de Villèle, and M. de Châteaubriand seemed capable of forming a new Cabinet that might last, although compounded of very different shades.
From Memoirs To Illustrate The History Of My Time Volume 1 by Cole, John William
Turning the corner of the Place Châteaubriand, I ran against a man.
From Her Royal Highness Woman by O'Rell, Max
What reparation to our cause was it that our champion had died like a hero, and Châteaubriand, Arago, Cormenin and Béranger wept around his grave?
From Edmond Dantès by Flagg, Edmund
Châteaubriand died on the 4th of July, 1848.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 84, October, 1864 by Various
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