First Republic

American  

noun

1. the republic established in France in 1792 and replaced by the First Empire in 1804.

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First Republic British  

noun

1. the republic in France, which lasted from the abolition of the monarchy in 1792 until Napoleon Bonaparte proclaimed himself emperor in 1804

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Example Sentences

They largely missed the urgency of rising-rate exposures External link, which helped sink Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic Bank in 2023.

From Barron's • Dec. 10, 2025

Those banks were among the hardest hit by a crisis of confidence in the industry after Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic collapsed in 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

Prosecutors said Kingston and his mother also stole more than $200,000 from Bank of America and more than $100,000 from First Republic Bank — allegations they initially denied.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2025

To Gary Farro, a banker formerly with First Republic who was used to routine requests, the transactions stood out, he testified earlier in the trial.

From Seattle Times • May 13, 2024

This is one of the many evil legacies of the First Republic.

From France and the Republic A Record of Things Seen and Learned in the French Provinces During the 'Centennial' Year 1889 by Hurlbert, William Henry