1. directoire - Adjective
2. Directoire - Proper noun
directoire
Alternative form of Directoire
Directoire
(historical) The ruling executive of revolutionary France, from 1795-1799, or the period governed by this body.
Pertaining to a style of dress common during this period, characterised by extravagant, Classically-inspired designs.
Pertaining to a style of furniture, decoration etc. prevalent during this period.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgPaul Strathern, Napoleon in Egypt (2009) The Directoire was threatened by the Second Coalition (1798–1802). Source: Internet
The organs of the state were to be a bicameral Legislative Corps, to be elected in indirect elections, and a Directoire -like Executive of five members. Source: Internet
The overture was rejected, and it caused a lot of embarrassment in the relations with the French Directoire. Source: Internet
This was Napoleon 's idea and the Directoire agreed to the plan in order to send the popular general away from the mainland. Source: Internet