François René Vicomte de, 1768–1848, French author and statesman.
(lowercase) a thick slice of tenderloin, broiled and served with potatoes and a sauce, often a béarnaise sauce.
François René (frɑ̃swa rəne), Vicomte de Chateaubriand. 1768–1848, French writer and statesman: a precursor of the romantic movement in France; his works include Le Génie du Christianisme (1802) and Mémoires d'outre-tombe (1849–50)
a thick steak cut from the fillet of beef
First recorded in 1875–80 Châteaubriand for def. 2
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There is no reason to conclude that the Prince ever made her unhappy, while it is certain that Châteaubriand made her miserable, and a mere friendship, however deep, does not render a woman wretched.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 84, October, 1864 by Various
Writers and artists, beautiful women, diplomatists, journalists, pedants, men of science, women of fashion, Châteaubriand and Mme. de Staël, Lamartine and Paul Louis Courier, Mme.
From The Countess of Albany by Lee, Vernon
Châteaubriand visited her regularly at three o'clock; they passed an hour alone, when other persons favored by him were admitted.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 84, October, 1864 by Various
There are allies who are necessary, although extremely troublesome; and M. de Châteaubriand, despite his pretensions and his whims, was less dangerous as a rival than as an enemy.
From Memoirs To Illustrate The History Of My Time Volume 1 by Cole, John William
The following extracts from letters addressed to her by Châteaubriand while he was ambassador at London clearly betray the state of her mind.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 84, October, 1864 by Various
"Said to be created by Montmireil, personal chef to Viscomte Chateaubriand, the Great Writer and Statesman of the Napoleonic Era," the menu boasted.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2022
And they were devoted to the restaurant scene, frequenting the lavish Forum of the Twelve Caesars, a French seafood bistro called L’Armorique and the more elaborate Chateaubriand, now just memories.
From New York Times ● May 2, 2022
I find myself pondering more deeply the observation attributed to François-René de Chateaubriand: “Forests precede civilizations, and deserts follow.”
From Slate ● Mar. 1, 2018
Trois Mec is the closest thing in the United States to the ecstatic improvisational cooking at Parisian bistronomy shrines such as Frenchie and Le Chateaubriand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 2017
The room is full of chatter, praise for the party, praise for the Chateaubriand.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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