Monnet

[moh-ney, maw-ne]

noun

1. Jean 1888–1979, French economist: originator of the European Common Market.

Monnet

/ mɔnɛ /

noun

1. Jean (ʒɑ̃). 1888–1979, French economist and public servant, regarded as founding father of the European Economic Community. He was first president (1952–55) of the European Coal and Steel Community

Example Sentences

Thursday’s Europe Day honors the memory of Jean Monnet, one of the founding fathers of the European Union, who once said: “Europe will be forged in crises.”

From Seattle Times

Together with three other performers, Monnet pays tribute to Duplessis in a production that has high points — including evocative choral and dance numbers — but feels overly linear, its text well-meaning yet monotonous.

From New York Times

Although some Olympic hopefuls have already expressed concern about the lack of air conditioning, Monnet said athletes should adapt and help contribute to fight against climate change.

From Seattle Times

Monnet said that was "the most plausible hypothesis", but his agency had yet to conduct thorough analysis.

From Reuters

The founding fathers of the European Union — like Robert Schuman and Jean Monnet — were steeped in history and determined to ensure that war did not break out again in Europe.

From Washington Post