Lebrun
[ luh-brœn ]
/ ləˈbrœ̃ /
noun
Al·bert [al-ber], /alˈbɛr/, 1871–1950, president of France 1932–40.
Also Le Brun. Charles [sharl], /ʃarl/, 1619–90, French painter.
Mme. Vigée-. Vigée-Lebrun, Marie Anne Elisabeth.
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British Dictionary definitions for Lebrun
Lebrun
/ (French ləbrœ̃) /
noun
Albert (albɛr). 1871–1950, French statesman; president (1932–40)
Also: Le Brun Charles (ʃarl). 1619–90, French historical painter. He was court painter to Louis XIV and executed much of the decoration of the palace of Versailles
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