Antoine

American  

[an-twahn, ahn-twan] / ˈæn twɑn, ɑ̃ˈtwan /

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.

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Example Sentences

Canadians were shocked and heartbroken for the two young pilots who died, Antoine Forest and Mackenzie Gunther, and deeply concerned about flight attendant Solange Tremblay and others who were injured.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

In February last year, Antoine Kassis checked into the Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club, a Victorian-style resort an hour north of Nairobi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Danone chief executive Antoine de Saint-Affrique said the British company had "best in class digital capabilities".

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Frenchman Cherki, January signing Antoine Semenyo and Savinho have all been preferred to Foden in recent matches, with the Englishman starting only four of City's past 13 matches in all competitions.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Antoine spiked the ball in the end zone, and all the Lake Windsor players, except Erik, ran over and jumped on him.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor