Monnet

[ moh-ney; French maw-ne ]

noun

1. Jean [zhah, n], 1888–1979, French economist: originator of the European Common Market.

Monnet

/ mɔnɛ /

noun

1. MonnetJean18881979MFrenchSOCIAL SCIENCE: economistPOLITICS: public servantPOLITICS: statesman Jean (ʒɑ̃). 1888–1979, French economist and public servant, regarded as founding father of the European Economic Community. He was first president (1952–55) of the European Coal and Steel Community

Example Sentences

Thursday’s Europe Day honors the memory of Jean Monnet, one of the founding fathers of the European Union, who once said: “Europe will be forged in crises.”

From Seattle Times

Another North American production at Avignon is performed in French: “Marguerite: The Fire,” by the Québec-based Indigenous writer and director Émilie Monnet.

From New York Times

Although some Olympic hopefuls have already expressed concern about the lack of air conditioning, Monnet said athletes should adapt and help contribute to fight against climate change.

From Seattle Times

Monnet said that was "the most plausible hypothesis", but his agency had yet to conduct thorough analysis.

From Reuters

The founding fathers of the European Union — like Robert Schuman and Jean Monnet — were steeped in history and determined to ensure that war did not break out again in Europe.

From Washington Post