Gaulle

British

/ ɡol, ɡɔːl, ɡəʊl /

noun

See de Gaulle

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French news outlet Le Monde first reported the officer, referred to as Arthur, logged a 35-minute run on the app while exercising on the deck of aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle on 13 March.

From BBC

Would anyone have said that Franklin D. Roosevelt was being manipulated by Charles de Gaulle?

From The Wall Street Journal

The drone attack in Cyprus led to France's deployment of the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean, as well as a frigate and air defence units to the island.

From Barron's

Later Monday, Macron was set to board the Charles de Gaulle carrier, which according to his office is currently stationed off the coast of Crete.

From Barron's

Macron on Tuesday announced the deployment of the flagship aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to the Mediterranean due to the spreading conflict.

From Barron's

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