Lebrun

[ luh-brœn ]

/ ləˈbrœ̃ /

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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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How to use Lebrun in a sentence

Madame Lebrun grew a trifle hysterical; Robert called his brother some sharp, hard names.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories|Kate Chopin
She went up in the mornings to Madame Lebrun's room, braving the clatter of the old sewing-machine.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories|Kate Chopin
There was a picture of Madame Lebrun with Robert as a baby, seated in her lap, a round-faced infant with a fist in his mouth.
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He instructed the black woman to go at once and inform Madame Lebrun that Mrs. Pontellier desired to see her.
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Victor Lebrun, who happened to be in the city, bent upon relaxation, had accepted with alacrity.
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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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