Pétain
Hen·ri Phi·lippe O·mer [ahn-reefee-leepaw-mer], /ɑ̃ˈri fiˈlip ɔˈmɛr/, 1856–1951, marshal of France: premier of the Vichy government 1940–44.
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How to use Pétain in a sentence
I doubt whether General Pétain realises the respect in which he is held in all the civilised countries of the world.
The White Road to Verdun | Kathleen BurkeThe advance stopped before lines on which Pétain elected to make his stand when he came with his army to defend Verdun.
They Shall Not Pass | Frank H. SimondsAnd on the evening of the 25th General Pétain took over the command of the entire sector.
World's War Events, Vol. II | VariousPétain was miles away; but it was the spontaneous recognition of him as the soldiers' champion and friend.
Fields of Victory | Mrs. Humphry WardMy talk, our talk with Pétain was the matter of perhaps five minutes.
They Shall Not Pass | Frank H. Simonds
British Dictionary definitions for Pétain
/ (French petɛ̃) /
Henri Philippe Omer (ɑ̃ri filip ɔmɛr). 1856–1951, French marshal, noted for his victory at Verdun (1916) in World War I and his leadership of the pro-Nazi government of unoccupied France at Vichy (1940–44); imprisoned for treason (1945)
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