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Lebrun

American  
[luh-brœn] / ləˈbrœ̃ /

noun

  1. Albert 1871–1950, president of France 1932–40.

  2. Also Le Brun. Charles 1619–90, French painter.

  3. Mme. Vigée-. Vigée-Lebrun, Marie Anne Elisabeth.


Lebrun British  
/ ləbrœ̃ /

noun

  1. Albert (albɛr). 1871–1950, French statesman; president (1932–40)

  2. Also: Le BrunCharles (ʃarl). 1619–90, French historical painter. He was court painter to Louis XIV and executed much of the decoration of the palace of Versailles

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Yet Lebrun also plays the onscreen version of Pierre-Joseph’s mother.

From New York Times May 9, 2024

Later, Lebrun gained prominence as the official DJ for Big Daddy Kane — whom he met in high school — and the host of Hot 97’s “Throwback at Noon,” where he played old-school hip-hop classics.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 11, 2024

A neophyte actor caught between two icons, Lebrun delivers an extraordinary performance.

From New York Times Jun. 22, 2023

At Château Olivier, which also produces Pessac-Leognan wines, Director Laurent Lebrun showed how he and his team go through the vineyards to taste grapes plot by plot to decide where and when to harvest.

From Seattle Times Aug. 25, 2022

Victor Lebrun objected, and his decrees were as immutable as those of Fate.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin

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