Colbert

[ kohl-bair French kawl-ber ]

noun

1. Claudette Lily Claudette Chauchoin, 1903–96, U.S. actress, born in France.
2. Jean Bap·tiste [zhah, n, b, a, -, teest], 1619–83, French statesman and finance minister under Louis XIV.

Colbert

/ kɔlbɛr /

noun

1. ColbertClaudette, real name Claudette Lily Chauchoin19051996FFrenchTHEATRE: actress 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)
2. ColbertJean Baptiste16191683MFrenchPOLITICS: statesman 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