Arouet

proper noun

Meaning

A French surname most notably associated with the birth name of the writer Voltaire. It is rarely used as a given name in English-speaking contexts.

Examples

Historians often refer to the early life of François-Marie Arouet before he adopted his famous pseudonym.
The Arouet family had strong connections to the legal profession in 17th-century Paris.

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Arouet

proper noun

Pronunciation: ˌæruˈeɪ

Definition

A French surname most notably associated with the birth name of the writer Voltaire. It is rarely used as a given name in English-speaking contexts.

Examples

Historians often refer to the early life of François-Marie Arouet before he adopted his famous pseudonym.
The Arouet family had strong connections to the legal profession in 17th-century Paris.

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