Valois

[va-lwa, val-wah]

noun

1. a member of a ruling family of France that reigned from 1328 to 1589.

2. a county in the Île de France, which became united to the French crown in 1167 and was established as a duchy in 1406.

Valois

¹

/ valwa /

noun

1. a historic region and former duchy of N France

Valois

²

/ valwa /

noun

1. a royal house of France, ruling from 1328 to 1589

Valois

³

/ ˈvælwɑː /

noun

1. See de Valois

Example Sentences

Capt. Ray Valois, who helped oversee the department’s response to the Palisades fire, was elevated to commander in the Valley Bureau.

From Los Angeles Times

Lovett rebutted Valois’ claims and said he had witnesses to prove it.

From Los Angeles Times

It takes an average of 30 seconds to get an interpreter on the line when needed, Valois said.

From Los Angeles Times

Police have set up road blocks around Valois in an attempt to stop the alleged gunman from leaving the country.

From BBC

An officer then used an object - what Valois said is a baton and the Danville Police Department said is a flashlight - to keep Meeks on the ground as they attempted to keep him under control.

From Washington Times