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Foucault

Foucault (name) means a French surname, notably borne by the physicist Léon Foucault and the philosopher Michel Foucault. Example: “Foucault's pendulum demonstrates the rotation of the Earth.”

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A French surname, notably borne by the physicist Léon Foucault and the philosopher Michel Foucault.

"Foucault's pendulum demonstrates the rotation of the Earth."

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In plain EnglishA French surname best known from a physicist and a philosopher who each left a mark on their fields.

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Etymology

Borrowed from French Foucault.

Origin: French

Rhymes for Foucault

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Foucault” mean?

The word “Foucault” means a French surname, notably borne by the physicist Léon Foucault and the philosopher Michel Foucault. In plain terms, a French surname best known from a physicist and a philosopher who each left a mark on their fields.

How do you use “Foucault” in a sentence?

Here is “Foucault” used in a sentence: “Foucault's pendulum demonstrates the rotation of the Earth.”

What part of speech is “Foucault”?

“Foucault” is a name.

What is the meaning of Foucault?

"Foucault" (name) means a French surname, notably borne by the physicist Léon Foucault and the philosopher Michel Foucault.