colbert

Col·bert

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kohl-bair for 1; French kawl-ber for 2]
- /koʊlˈbɛər for 1; French kɔlˈbɛr for 2 /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kohl-bair for 1; French kawl-ber for 2]
- /koʊlˈbɛər for 1; French kɔlˈbɛr for 2 /

Definitions of colbert word

noun colbert Claudette, real name Claudette Lily Chauchoin. 1905–96, French-born Hollywood actress, noted for her sophisticated comedy roles; her films include It Happened One Night (1934) and The Palm Beach Story (1942) 3
noun colbert Jean Baptiste (ʒɑ̃ batist). 1619–83, French statesman; chief minister to Louis XIV: reformed the taille and pursued a mercantilist policy, creating a powerful navy and merchant fleet and building roads and canals 3
noun colbert Jean Bapˈtiste (ʒɑ̃baˈtist) ; zhänbȧtēstˈ) 1619-83; Fr. statesman: minister of finance (1661-83) 3
noun colbert Claudette (Lily Claudette Chauchoin) 1903–96, U.S. actress, born in France. 1
noun colbert Jean Baptiste [zhahn ba-teest] /ʒɑ̃ baˈtist/ (Show IPA), 1619–83, French statesman and finance minister under Louis XIV. 1

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colbert popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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