Blum

American  

[bloom] / blum /

noun

1. Léon 1872–1950, French statesman, journalist, and Socialist Party leader: premier of France 1936–37, 1938, 1946–47.

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Blum British  

/ bluːm /

noun

1. Léon (leɔ̃). 1872–1950, French socialist statesman; premier of France (1936–37; 1938; 1946–47)

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Example Sentences

"This is a significant partnership, a major project, the largest ever undertaken in France" in the sector, said Blum.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Blum said that Schneider would take part in the design and supply of all the equipment with a factory to be built at the channel port of Dunkirk.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

“I thought he was just going to sit there and say, ‘I like blue,’ ” they tell Blum.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“The fundamentals underpinning our markets remain strong, even if recent macroeconomic and geopolitical developments have increased uncertainty,” Chief Executive Olivier Blum said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Halfway down the block he passed Blum’s store; he looked out of the corners of his eyes through the plate glass window and saw that Blum was alone and the store was empty of customers.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright