Clair

[klair, kler]

noun

1. René 1898–1981, French motion-picture director and writer.

2. a male or female given name.

Clair

/ klɛr /

noun

1. René (rəne), real name René Chomette. 1898–1981, French film director; noted for his comedies including An Italian Straw Hat (1928) and pioneering sound films such as Sous les toits de Paris (1930); later films include Les Belles de nuit (1952)

Example Sentences

Sir Gavin described a "discombobulating 24-hour sea change" in his written evidence, counsel to the inquiry Clair Dobbin KC said.

From BBC

Cdr Clair Haynes said: "Officers will take a firm line on behaviour that is discriminatory or that crosses the line from protest into hate crime."

From BBC

The movie has echoes of Carne and Prevert’s dada comedy “Bizarre, Bizarre,” and the delights of Rene Clair, like the musical “Le Million.”

From Salon

“And though Cliff was a doctor and Clair was an attorney, the family dynamic was one that practically every family — no matter the ethnicity, socio-economic status or even family makeup — could find something to relate to.”

From Salon

Theo, the only son among Clair and Cliff Huxtable’s five children, scores a date with a girl he has a crush on and promises her he’d wear a Gartrell shirt.

From Salon