Weil

[vey]

noun

1. André, 1906–98, U.S. mathematician, born in France: brother of Simone Weil.

2. his sister Simone 1909–43, French philosopher.

Weil

/ vail /

noun

1. Simone (simɔn). 1909–43, French philosopher and mystic, whose works include Waiting for God (1951), The Need for Roots (1952), and Notebooks (1956)

Example Sentences

The law has been a thin reed to lean on, Weil observes.

From Los Angeles Times

The acute form of the illness, Weil's disease, can cause jaundice and even kidney failure.

From BBC

DeSantis was correct, as Fine bested Democrat Josh Weil by 14 points.

From Salon

Standing in front of a few dozen supporters in a strip-mall parking lot in Ocala, Florida, Monday evening, Democratic congressional candidate Josh Weil made a prediction.

From BBC

“The goal of grief, really, is to eventually remember the person who’s gone with more love than pain,” Weil said.

From Seattle Times