French

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Etymology

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From l’ (definite article) +‎ évêque (bishop). From Middle French evesque. Compare the English surname Bishop.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /le.vɛk/
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Proper noun

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Lévesque ?

  1. a surname, Levesque, originating as an occupation, equivalent to English Bishop

Descendants

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  • English: Levesque