Marceau

[ mahr-soh; French mar-soh ]

/ mɑrˈsoʊ; French marˈsoʊ /

noun

Mar·cel [mahr-sel; French mar-sel] /mɑrˈsɛl; French marˈsɛl/,1923–2007, French actor and mime.

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Example sentences from the Web for marceau

Even now, Marceau is the preferred actress of 54 percent of French people.
How Bardot Influenced Sex|Eric Pape|September 27, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Here also is the monument to the young and gallant General Marceau, killed at the battle of Altenkirchen, 1796.
The Cathedrals and Churches of the Rhine|Francis Miltoun
His rise was even more rapid than that of Hoche and Marceau.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 5|Various
We shall receive word in an instant that the suburbs of St. Antoine and Marceau are ready to march; we await their delegates.
The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2|Eugne Sue

For the victory of Cholet Klber was made general of division and Marceau confirmed as general of brigade.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 6|Various
Hoche and Marceau had no stragglers; Wellington had few, and we do him the justice to mention it.
Les Misrables|Victor Hugo

British Dictionary definitions for marceau

Marceau

/ (French marso) /

noun

Marcel (marsɛl). 1923–2007, French mime artist

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