Darlan

American  

[dar-lahn] / darˈlɑ̃ /

noun

1. Jean Louis Xavier François 1881–1942, French naval officer and politician.

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Darlan British  

/ darlɑ̃ /

noun

1. Jean Louis Xavier François (ʒɑ̃ lwi ɡzavje frɑ̃swa). 1881–1942, French admiral and member of the Vichy government. He cooperated with the Allies after their invasion of North Africa; assassinated

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Example Sentences

Thierry Darlan, a 6-foot-7 point guard from the Central African Republic, is expected to do the same.

From Seattle Times

Sane and Darlan — both considered future NBA draft picks — are helping change the profile of African recruits.

From Seattle Times

But he had underestimated Ms. Darlan.

From New York Times

Three days later, Ned Price, the State Department spokesman, issued a statement saying the United States “notes with deep concern” the “removal” of Ms. Darlan.

From New York Times

“I was absolutely astonished,” recalled Danièle Darlan, 70, then the court’s president, describing for the first time the meeting on March 7.

From New York Times