Jacques
Americannoun
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French President Jacques Chirac, a strong opponent of the effort in Iraq, rebuked them for having “missed a great opportunity to shut up.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
And as an accomplished narrative filmmaker and documentarian, Loznitsa unveils deft homages to Jacques Tati and Roy Andersson, deadpan directors who reduce human behavior to its base movements.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
A unifying figure on the left, Jospin led a coalition government of Socialists, Greens and Communists in a cohabitation arrangement with centre-right President Jacques Chirac.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
The town was also the birthplace of French revolutionary Georges Jacques Danton.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
I didn't tell you this before, Jacques, but you should really know that you're the reason I was able to do this.
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
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