directoire

Speech parts

1. directoire - Adjective

2. Directoire - Proper noun

Meaning

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.

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Examples

Paul 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

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