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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

    love in a bohemian way
    A free and uncommitted love, often unpredictable.
    l'amour à la bohème
    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

    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.