Foucault

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Fou·​cault fü-ˈkō How to pronounce Foucault (audio)
Jean-Bernard-Léon 1819–1868 French physicist

Foucault

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Michel 1926–1984 French philosopher

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“Foucault.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Foucault. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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