Baudelaire (en. Baudelaire)

/bo.də.lɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
19th-century French poet, author of 'The Flowers of Evil.'
Charles Baudelaire is considered a master of symbolism.
Charles Baudelaire est considéré comme un maître du symbolisme.
Literary style characterized by melancholy and the beauty of language.
The baudelaire style is appreciated for its emotional depth.
Le style baudelaire est apprécié pour sa profondeur émotionnelle.

Etymology

Family name of French origin, associated with the poet Charles Baudelaire.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Songs in the style of Baudelaire
References to themes of beauty and melancholy.
Chansons à la Baudelaire

Related Words

flowers
'The Flowers of Evil,' a collection of poems by Baudelaire.
fleurs
lyricism
Poetic style often associated with Baudelaire.
lyrisme

Slang Meanings

Refers to a person who is romantic or melancholic.
He has a baudelaire side, always thinking about the sad beauty of things.
Il a un côté baudelaire à toujours penser à la beauté triste des choses.