Blasé (en. Blase)

/bla.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
One who has become indifferent due to excessive experience or an excess of pleasures.
After so many concerts, he has become blasé about music.
Après tant de concerts, il est devenu blasé de la musique.
One who is no longer surprised by anything, often due to fatigue or disillusionment.
She had a blasé look in response to the tragic events.
Elle avait un regard blasé face aux événements tragiques.
Refers to a person who no longer finds interest in life due to saturation of pleasures.
He talks about love in a blasé tone, as if it no longer has value.
Il parle d'amour avec un ton blasé, comme si cela n'avait plus de valeur.

Etymology

From the French 'blaser', which means 'to be occupied beyond the ordinary'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To be blasé about life
To feel indifferent or disillusioned by life's events.
être blasé de la vie
To have a blasé look
To express indifference or a visible lack of interest.
avoir un air blasé

Related Words

Blasement
The state of being blasé or the condition of a blasé person.
blasement
Blaséism
Attitude or tendency to be blasé.
blaséisme

Slang Meanings

To disturb someone who has become indifferent.
He is so blasé that he didn't even react to the news.
Il est tellement blasé qu'il n'a même pas réagi à la nouvelle.
To be tired of everything.
She is blasé and no longer wants to go out.
Elle est blasée et ne veut plus sortir.