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Montaigne

Montaigne (name) means a French surname, notably borne by the Renaissance essayist Michel de Montaigne. Example: “Montaigne is credited with popularizing the essay as a literary form.”

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A French surname, notably borne by the Renaissance essayist Michel de Montaigne.
"Montaigne is credited with popularizing the essay as a literary form."

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Etymology

From French Montaigne, equivalent to English Mountain.

Origin: French

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What does “Montaigne” mean?

The word “Montaigne” means a French surname, notably borne by the Renaissance essayist Michel de Montaigne.

How do you use “Montaigne” in a sentence?

Here is “Montaigne” used in a sentence: “Montaigne is credited with popularizing the essay as a literary form.”

What part of speech is “Montaigne”?

“Montaigne” is a name.

Where does the word “Montaigne” come from?

The word “Montaigne” comes from French. From French Montaigne, equivalent to English Mountain.

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