Bossuet

American  

[baw-swe] / bɔˈswɛ /

noun

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

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Bossuet British  

/ bɔsɥɛ /

noun

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

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Example Sentences

You know Monsieur Bossuet, of course.

From Project Gutenberg

"I only know Monsieur Bossuet by reputation," replied the Count, bowing to the Bishop who had paused also, and at the same time turning to follow the royal train.

From Project Gutenberg

But neither Bossuet nor the Count took any notice, but walked on, entering easily into conversation with each other; the eloquent prelate, who was not less keen and dexterous than he was zealous and learned, accommodating himself easily to the tone of the young Count.

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Listen to Pelisson--pay attention to Bossuet--watch the progress of events--be converted if you can; and if not, you, at all events, will gain opportunities of retiring from the country with far greater ease and safety than at present, if you should be driven to such a step at last.

From Project Gutenberg

"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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