Albertine (en. Albertine)

/al.bɛʁ.tin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A female character present in the works of Proust.

In 'In Search of Lost Time', Albertine is a central character.

Dans 'À la recherche du temps perdu', Albertine est un personnage central.

Also designates a form of complex romantic relationship.

Their story had all the traits of an albertine.

Leur histoire avait tous les traits d'une albertine.

The term 'albertine' is derived from the name 'Albert', found in literature and works by Proust.

albertine relationship

A complex romantic relationship in the manner of Proust.

relation albertine

albertine love

An idealized love often marked by nostalgia.

amour albertinien

Proust

French writer, author of 'In Search of Lost Time'.

Proust

novel

Literary genre under which Proust's works are classified.

roman

melancholy

A feeling of sadness and nostalgia, often present in Proust's works.

mélancolie

Evokes a mysterious and seductive woman.

She had an albertine air, captivating everyone around her.

Elle avait un air albertin, captivant tous ceux qui l'entouraient.

Refers to ambiguous and secret relationships.

She was an albertine in my heart, always there but never really present.

C'était une albertine dans mon cœur, toujours là mais jamais vraiment présente.