Balbec (en. Balbec)

/bal.bɛk/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A fictional place symbolizing beauty and nostalgia.

In the novel, Balbec is described as a lost paradise.

Dans le roman, Balbec est décrit comme un paradis perdu.

A word used to evoke happy childhood memories.

For him, Balbec represents his carefree summers.

Pour lui, Balbec représente ses étés insouciants.

The term Balbec originates from the work of Marcel Proust, evoking a seaside resort.

go to Balbec

To evoke a journey to a dreamlike place.

aller à Balbec

memories of Balbec

To reminisce about moments spent in an ideal location.

souvenirs de Balbec

nostalgia

A feeling of melancholy for the past.

nostalgie

paradise

A place of happiness and ideal beauty.

paradis

To evoke an ideal or idyllic place.

This beach is the Balbec of my dreams.

Cette plage, c'est le Balbec de mes rêves.

Used to refer to a temporary escape.

I need a Balbec, far from the daily stress.

J'ai besoin d'un Balbec, loin du stress quotidien.