Legendre

American  

[luh-zhahn-der, -zhahnd, luh-zhahn-dr^uh] / ləˈʒɑn dər, -ˈʒɑnd, ləˈʒɑ̃ drə /

noun

1. Adrien Marie 1752–1833, French mathematician.

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Legendre British  

/ ləʒɑ̃drə /

noun

1. Adrien Marie (adriɛ̃ mari). 1752–1833, French mathematician, noted for his work on the theory of numbers, the theory of elliptical functions, and the method of least squares

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Example Sentences

There's a consensus that Paul Varry's death was a tragedy, but Ms Legendre doesn't think it had anything to do with him being a cyclist.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2025

"Concerning the West Bank, I'd like to express the strongest condemnation by France of the violence carried out by the settlers against the Palestinians," foreign ministry spokesperson Anne-Claire Legendre told a press conference.

From Reuters • Nov. 16, 2023

French Foreign Ministry spokesperson Anne-Claire Legendre said it was the first time the government has “so clearly and explicitly” attributed blame for this kind of campaign.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 13, 2023

French Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Anne-Claire Legendre said France was undertaking the operation with the help of European allies.

From Washington Times • Apr. 23, 2023

The rumour of the danger of the situation had spread, and at last Madame Legendre could find no man to fill it, except on monetary conditions with which she would not—perhaps could not—comply.

From An Englishman in Paris Notes and Recollections by Albert D.