Antoine

[an-twahn, ahn-twan]

noun

1. André 1858–1943, French theatrical director, manager, and critic.

2. Père Francisco Ildefonso Mareno, 1748–1829, Roman Catholic priest in Louisiana: tried to establish an Inquisition.

3. a first name, French form of Anthony.

Example Sentences

Pau moved back up to second in the Top 14 with a 53-33 win over La Rochelle on Sunday after the visitors lost fly-half Antoine Hastoy to the fastest ever red card in the competition.

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Saturday's action was dominated by the return to action of France captain Antoine Dupoint who made his first appearance since suffering a serious knee injury in the Six Nations game against Ireland on March 8.

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Les Bleus will now hope inspirational captain Antoine Dupont returns for a Six Nations title defence that begins at home to Ireland on February 5.

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France star Antoine Dupont made a triumphant return to rugby after eight months out injured as Toulouse cruised to a 48-24 bonus-point victory over Racing 92 on Saturday to move five points clear in the French Top 14.

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"And the most important player for us, without lacking respect for Antoine, was Pita's departure as we're going to miss him so much."

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