Bossuet

[baw-swe]

noun

1. Jacques Bénigne 1627–1704, French bishop, writer, and orator.

Bossuet

/ bɔsɥɛ /

noun

1. Jacques Bénigne (ʒɑk beniɲ). 1627–1704, French bishop: noted for his funeral orations

Example Sentences

If we can imagine Ninon de l'Enclos at a time when the rank and splendour of Parisian society thronged her drawing-rooms, reckoning a Bossuet or a Fénelon among her followers—if we can imagine these prelates publicly advising her about the duties of her profession, and the means of attaching the affections of her lovers—we shall have conceived a relation scarcely more strange than that which existed between Socrates and the courtesan Theodota.

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"Willingly," replied the Count, thinking that the work of conversion was about to begin; but, to his surprise, Bossuet immediately changed the conversation, and turned it to the subject of the little party he had invited to meet the Count.

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The hesitation even in regard to embracing the King's creed was an offence, and he urged on Bossuet eagerly to press the young Count, so far, at least, as to ascertain if there were or were not a prospect of his speedily following the example of Turenne, and so many others.

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"What motive is that?" demanded Bossuet, apparently in some surprise.

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You know Monsieur Bossuet, of course.

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