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    Bohème (en. Bohemia)

    /bo.ɛm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who leads a free and artistic life, often on the fringes of society.
    This writer is a true bohemian who travels from one city to another.
    Cet écrivain est une vraie bohème qui voyage d'une ville à l'autre.
    A lifestyle characterized by creativity and disengagement from social norms.
    They live in a shared apartment, adopting a bohemian lifestyle.
    Ils vivent dans un appartement en colocation, adoptant un mode de vie bohème.
    A community or set of practices related to art and culture.
    The artistic bohemia of Montmartre has inspired many artists.
    La bohème artistique de Montmartre a inspiré de nombreux artistes.

    Etymology

    The term 'bohemian' comes from early 19th century French, likely referring to the gypsies of Bohemia (a region in the Czech Republic), associated with a nomadic and free lifestyle.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the bohemian way of life
    A lifestyle characterized by a certain nonchalance and creativity.
    la vie de bohème
    bohemian spirit
    An open and artistic mindset, often disconnected from traditional norms.
    esprit bohème
    love in a bohemian way
    A free and uncommitted love, often unpredictable.
    l'amour à la bohème

    Related Words

    bohemian
    Related to bohemia, often used to designate an artistic lifestyle.
    bohémien
    gypsy
    A person living in a nomadic way, often associated with free cultural practices.
    gitan
    artist
    A person who creates in the visual arts, music, or other forms of artistic expression.
    artiste

    Slang Meanings

    A nonchalant or unconventional lifestyle.
    He leads a bohemian life, not caring about conventions.
    Il mène une vie de bohème, sans se soucier des conventions.
    Someone who is both creative and unpredictable.
    She is a true bohemian, always changing projects.
    C'est une vraie bohème, toujours en train de changer de projet.