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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."
How to use Foucault
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA French surname best known from a physicist and a philosopher who each left a mark on their fields.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Foucaults
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Etymology
Borrowed from French Foucault.
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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.
