Boucher

American

[boo-shey] / buˈʃeɪ /

noun

François 1703–70, French painter.

Boucher British

/ buʃe /

noun

François (frɑ̃swa). 1703–70, French rococo artist, noted for his delicate ornamental paintings of pastoral scenes and mythological subjects

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Boucher is now in the process of applying for "proof" of Citizenship - under the new law, descendants are automatically considered Canadian, so the application is not to become Canadian, but to prove one's Canadian-ness.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

ABN AMRO's Boucher said it is important to watch for companies passing on higher costs to clients.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Benjamin Boucher, senior analyst for supply chain at consulting firm Wood Mackenzie, said companies building data centers are investing more in the supply chains needed to get the properties up and running.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

After voting to put the Boucher Playing Fields decision on hold, councillors then agreed, by a majority, to revisit the council's overall pitches strategy.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Jacques-Louis David and François Boucher: I couldn’t say them but I could spell them.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

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