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    Bossuet (en. Hunchback)

    /bɔsɥɥɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A famous preacher of the Baroque era.
    Bossuet is known for his powerful sermons.
    Bossuet est connu pour ses sermons puissants.
    A writer of maxims and political philosophy.
    Bossuet's writings on the divine right of kings are well known.
    Les écrits de Bossuet sur le droit divin des rois sont bien connus.
    An influential theologian of his time.
    Bossuet's theological opinions have marked religious thought.
    Les opinions théologiques de Bossuet ont marqué la pensée religieuse.

    Etymology

    Born in 1627, Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet was a French bishop and theologian.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Bossuet's Sermon
    An eloquent discourse touching on profound subjects.
    Sermon de Bossuet
    Bossuetian style
    A writing or preaching style that is very ornate and eloquent.
    Style bossuetien

    Related Words

    theology
    The study of God and religious beliefs.
    théologie
    divine right
    The doctrine that royal power is granted by God.
    droit divin
    homily
    An explanatory religious discourse, often based on a biblical reading.
    homélie

    Slang Meanings

    An exceptional speaker.
    This speaker has a bossuet talent.
    Ce conférencier a un talent de bossuet.
    A very flamboyant speaking style.
    He speaks with a bossuet style.
    Il parle avec un style bossuet.