Bardot

American

[bahr-doh] / bɑrˈdoʊ /

noun

Brigitte Camille Javal, born 1934, French film actress and animal rights activist.

Bardot British

/ bardo /

noun

Brigitte (briʒit). born 1934, French film actress and animal rights activist

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In another frame, Brigitte Bardot lies carefree in the countryside in a T-shirt and jeans.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Crowds lined the streets of Saint-Tropez for the funeral of French film legend Brigitte Bardot on Wednesday.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

Bardot starred in nearly 50 films including And God Created Woman and Contempt, setting fashion trends with her tousled blonde hair and bold eyeliner, before becoming the model for Marianne, the personified symbol of France.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

Bardot would go on to launch her animal rights foundation 13 years later.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

Bardot was for the latter plan; Valerie for the former.

From The Great White Army by Pemberton, Max, Sir

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