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Germain

American  
[zher-mayn] / ʒɛrˈmeɪn /

noun

  1. Marie-Sophie 1776–1831, French mathematician and physicist.


Germain Scientific  
/ zhĕr-măn′ /
  1. French mathematician who made significant advances in theoretical mathematics. Her researches into number theory in particular provided the first partial solution to Fermat's last theorem (1820).


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The winger was then taken off during the Champions League final as Arsenal lost to Paris-St Germain in Budapest and his performance was criticised.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

The figures portrayed include George Germain, a former general who, as secretary of state for the colonies, was largely to blame for Britain’s strategic incoherence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

He refused to join the club's pre-season tour to the United States and eventually negotiated a £44.3m move to Paris St Germain.

From BBC ● May 26, 2026

The Basques set their way towards an 18th straight home victory with three first-half tries -- as Capilla grabbed his first before wing Arnaud Erbinartegaray and scrum-half Baptiste Germain also crossed the whitewash.

From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2025

Emptying the canoe of water, Belanger held the boat steady whilst Saint Germain placed Franklin in it and embarked himself in a dexterous manner.

From True Tales of Arctic Heroism in the New World by Adolphus W. Greely

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