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    Alceste (en. Alceste)

    /al.sɛst/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Fictional character, critic of society, often considered a misanthrope.
    Alceste, in 'Le Misanthrope', rejects social conventions.
    Alceste, dans 'Le Misanthrope', rejette les conventions sociales.
    Representation of an ideal of honesty in a hypocritical world.
    The figure of Alceste embodies a sharp critique of hypocrisy.
    La figure d'Alceste incarne une critique acerbe de l'hypocrisie.
    A person who expresses a pronounced disgust for the morals of their time.
    He acts like an alceste, unable to stand pretense in relationships.
    Il agit comme un alceste, ne supportant pas les faux-semblants dans les relations.

    Etymology

    From the main character of the play 'Le Misanthrope' by Molière.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be like Alceste
    To behave in a very critical manner towards society.
    Être comme Alceste
    Alceste's honesty
    To refer to disarming frankness.
    L'honnêteté d'Alceste
    Alceste's disgust
    To express an aversion to hypocrisy.
    Le dégoût d'Alceste

    Related Words

    misanthropy
    Attitude of disdain or rejection of humanity.
    misanthropie
    hypocrisy
    Behavior of one who pretends to have values that they do not uphold.
    hypocrisie
    frankness
    Character of someone who speaks the truth straightforwardly.
    franchise

    Slang Meanings

    A person who criticizes everyone
    He's really an alceste; he finds nothing good in others.
    Il est vraiment alceste, il ne trouve rien de bon chez les autres.
    Someone who does not tolerate pretense
    If you talk to him, you'll understand that he’s a true alceste.
    Si tu parles avec lui, tu vas comprendre qu'il est un vrai alceste.