Associations to the word «Directoire»

Wiktionary

DIRECTOIRE, noun. Alternative form of Directoire
DIRECTOIRE, proper noun. (historical) The ruling executive of revolutionary France, from 1795-1799, or the period governed by this body.
DIRECTOIRE, adjective. Pertaining to a style of dress common during this period, characterised by extravagant, Classically-inspired designs.
DIRECTOIRE, adjective. Pertaining to a style of furniture, decoration etc. prevalent during this period.

Wise words

Life has no meaning unless one lives it with a will, at least to the limit of one's will. Virtue, good, evil are nothing but words, unless one takes them apart in order to build something with them; they do not win their true meaning until one knows how to apply them.
Paul Gauguin