potiche

[poh-teesh, paw-teesh]

noun

plural

potiches 

1. a vase or jar, as of porcelain, with a rounded or polygonal body narrowing at the top.

potiche

/ pɒˈtiːʃ /

noun

1. a tall vase or jar, as of porcelain, with a round or polygonal body that narrows towards the neck and a detached lid or cover

Word History and Origins

Origin of potiche¹

1890–95; < French; akin to pot ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of potiche¹

French, from pot pot; compare _pottage

Example Sentences

The state of ethical and epistemological vertigo he enters is a condition encountered by many of Mr. Ozon’s characters — by Charlotte Rampling in “Under the Sand” and “Swimming Pool,” most memorably, and by Mr. Luchini in “Potiche.”

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Most recently he played Catherine Deneuve's domineering husband in the comedy Potiche.

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More recently they acted together in the Franco-Belgian comedy, Potiche.

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After solid performances in domestic hits Mammuth and François Ozon's Potiche, he'll next appear in Ang Lee's big budget adaptation of Life of Pi.

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Also on hand at the ceremony at Alice Tully Hall was French director Francois Ozon, who recently directed Deneuve in the comedy "Potiche," reuniting her with Gerard Depardieu.

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