Giraud

American

[zhee-roh] / ʒiˈroʊ /

noun

Henri Honoré 1879–1949, French general.

Giraud British

/ ʒiro /

noun

Henri Honoré (ɑ̃riɔnɔre). 1879–1949, French general, who commanded French forces in North Africa (1942–43)

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French hopes rest with world number nine and 2022 world champion Aurelien Giraud.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2024

Vincent Giraud, one of the artist’s Parisian fans, is already an avid player.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2024

With a series of “what ifs,” Giraud reflects on the role that chance plays in life.

From New York Times • Nov. 3, 2022

It’s based on a short story of the same name by Michael Swanwick and features an art style clearly inspired by the late French artist Jean “Moebius” Giraud.

From The Verge • Jun. 5, 2022

But sorrow drove the aversion away, and immediately her eyes were full of pity; and these swift changes M. Giraud saw and understood.

From The Truants by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)

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