Colette

American

[koh-let, kuh-, ko-, kaw-let] / koʊˈlɛt, kə-, kɒ-, kɔˈlɛt /

noun

Sidonie Gabrielle Claudine Colette, 1873–1954, French author.
a female given name.

Colette British

/ kɒˈlɛt /

noun

full name Sidonie Gabrielle Claudine Colette. 1873–1954, French novelist; her works include Chéri (1920), Gigi (1944), and the series of Claudine books

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Colette Cultural

The nom de plume of Sidonie Gabrielle Claudine, a twentieth-century French writer noted for her novels about social and sexual politics. Her best-known works are Chéri and Gigi, which was adapted for a popular musical film.

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On the chip maker’s earnings call last week, Nvidia CFO Colette Kress said the company has “yet to generate any revenue” from China despite having U.S. approval for some shipments.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

Nvidia CFO Colette Kress did say that “physical AI” sales are on the rise, amounting to $6 billion in fiscal 2026.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Another popular Instagram photo spot from that time is Colette Miller’s angel wings mural in the Arts District.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

A medal in Milano-Cortina would emulate his mother Colette Brand, who won aerials bronze in Nagano in 1998.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

Colette closed her eyes briefly, then snapped them open again.

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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