de Gaulle

American  

[duh gohl, gawl] / də ˈgoʊl, ˈgɔl /

noun

1. Charles André Joseph Marie 1890–1970, French general and statesman: president 1959–69.

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de Gaulle British  

/ də ɡol /

noun

1. Charles ( André Joseph Marie ) (ʃarl). 1890–1970, French general and statesman. During World War II, he refused to accept Pétain's armistice with Germany and founded the Free French movement in England (1940). He was head of the provisional governments (1944–46) and, as first president of the Fifth Republic (1959–69), he restored political and economic stability to France

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de Gaulle

In February a drone flew near the Charles de Gaulle, a French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, as it was visiting Sweden.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

The French wanted a "small, light fighter" that could take off from its Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, whereas the Germans wanted a bigger jet that could offer "air superiority", said Rusi's Christoph Bergs.

From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026

France has sent its nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle, to the region, and the UK on Saturday said it was sending a destroyer, HMS Dragon.

From Barron's ● May 10, 2026

The Charles de Gaulle, the flagship of the French navy, and its escorts were transiting through the Suez Canal en route to the southern Red Sea, the defence ministry said.

From Barron's ● May 6, 2026

Speeches by Gerbrandy, the Prime Minister of Belgium, King Haakon of Norway, de Gaulle of France, the King of England and, last but not least, Churchill.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank