Châteaubriand

American  

[shah-toh-bree-ahn, sha-toh-bree-ahn] / ʃɑ toʊ briˈɑ̃, ʃæˌtoʊ briˈɑ̃ /

noun

1. François René Vicomte de, 1768–1848, French author and statesman.

2. (lowercase) a thick slice of tenderloin, broiled and served with potatoes and a sauce, often a béarnaise sauce.

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Chateaubriand British  

/ ʃɑtobrijɑ̃ /

noun

1. François René (frɑ̃swa rəne), Vicomte de Chateaubriand. 1768–1848, French writer and statesman: a precursor of the romantic movement in France; his works include Le Génie du Christianisme (1802) and Mémoires d'outre-tombe (1849–50)

2. a thick steak cut from the fillet of beef

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Etymology

Origin of Châteaubriand

First recorded in 1875–80 Châteaubriand for def. 2

Example Sentences

We have heard this refusal of Madame Récamier's urged as a proof that she did not love Châteaubriand; but when we consider their respective ages at the time, this objection has little weight.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 84, October, 1864 by Various

Yet the publication of the Edict of Châteaubriand was the signal for the renewal of the severity of the persecution.

From History of the Rise of the Huguenots Vol. 1 by Baird, Henry Martyn

The truth is, that, though Châteaubriand was fond of meddling and making a noise, he had none of the fundamental qualities of a statesman.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 84, October, 1864 by Various

Prince Augustus captivated her for a time, but her conduct toward him, in contrast with that toward Châteaubriand, proves that her heart had not then been touched.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 84, October, 1864 by Various

Though Châteaubriand was perpetually analyzing himself and his emotions, no man had less self-knowledge.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 84, October, 1864 by Various