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    Blas (en. Blas)

    /blas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A state of deep boredom or weariness.
    He feels a blas towards the daily routine.
    Il ressent un blas face à la routine quotidienne.
    A lack of enthusiasm due to habit.
    His blas for repetitive work was palpable.
    Son blas pour le travail répétitif était palpable.

    Etymology

    Uncertain origin, possibly influenced by the same term in Spanish or by regional dialects.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have blas
    To be disillusioned or indifferent in a given situation.
    avoir du blas
    to be blasé
    To be tired of an experience due to its repetition.
    être blasé

    Related Words

    blasé
    An adjective describing a person indifferent to something because they have been exposed to it too often.
    blasé
    boredom
    A state of discomfort or disinterest caused by a lack of activity or excitement.
    ennui

    Slang Meanings

    A pejorative term for someone who has become indifferent to everything.
    He has become blas, he is no longer even interested in his friends.
    Il est devenu blas, il ne s'intéresse même plus à ses amis.
    To express boredom in the face of mundane situations.
    She has a total blas for boring parties.
    Elle a un blas total pour les soirées ennuyeuses.