Alençon

[ a-lahn-sawn; English uh-len-suhn, -son ]

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Orne, in NW France: lace manufacture.

Alençon

/ alɑ̃sɔ̃ /

noun

1. a town in NW France: early lace-manufacturing centre. Pop: 28 935 (1999)

Example Sentences

Written by Damon and Ben Affleck — who portrays a manipulative, morally degenerate Count Pierre d’Alençon, under whom de Carrouges serves as a vassal — “The Last Duel” is clearly designed to speak to our present moment: Nicole Holofcener collaborated on the script, and her wry, observant humor courses through the film, as do acerbic nods toward the pride and protection, property rights and power plays that underlie ideas of purity and sexual rectitude.

From Washington Post

And then you decided to play the libertine Count Pierre d’Alençon instead of facing off against Matt onscreen.

From New York Times

Over the weekend, Affleck and Lopez also made their red carpet debut at the premiere of "The Last Duel," where Affleck plays the role of Count Pierre of Alencon in the historical drama.

From Fox News

The exciting confrontation capped off an eventful trip to Italy for the couple, who made their triumphant return to the red carpet as a couple at the premiere of "The Last Duel," where Affleck plays the role of Count Pierre of Alencon in the historical drama.

From Fox News

What She Wore The bride wore the Scarlett Gown, designed by Sareh Nouri and made of soft alencon lace with a dramatic chapel train.

From New York Times