Beauvais

American

[boh-vey, boh-ve] / boʊˈveɪ, boʊˈvɛ /

noun

a city in and the capital of Oise, in NW France: 13th-century cathedral.

Beauvais British

/ bovɛ /

noun

a market town in N France, 64 km (40 miles) northwest of Paris. Pop: 55 392 (1999)

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Disruption is expected to worsen at French airports on Friday, with 40% fewer flights from the Paris airports at Charles de Gaulle, Orla and Beauvais.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2025

After transitioning from modeling to acting in the mid-1980s, starting with minor roles in “Miami Vice” and “The Cosby Show,” Beauvais, 58, put together a robust career.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2025

By the way, fans, Beauvais and Cohen appear to be parting ways on good terms.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2025

Trying to make conversation, Beauvais mentioned that she loved Reba’s “smart and sweet” grandchildren.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2025

At the time the people of nearby Amiens, Beauvais, and Rouen were building new cathedrals.

From "Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction" by David Macaulay

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