Bohémienne (en. Bohemian)
/bɔ.e.mjɛn/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A woman from the Romani community, often regarded as an artist or someone who lives in an original manner.
The bohemian woman sells flowers on the street.
La bohémiienne vend des fleurs dans la rue.
A person living in a free and artistic way, often outside societal norms.
She has a bohemian spirit and prefers life on the road.
Elle a un esprit bohémiens et préfère la vie sur la route.
A woman whose lifestyle is characterized by creativity, eccentricity, and independence.
The bohemians of the neighborhood are known for their musical evenings.
Les bohémiens du quartier sont connus pour leurs soirées musicales.
Etymology
The word 'bohemian' comes from the term designating the Romani, which is considered to originate from Bohemia, a historical region in Central Europe.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bohemian life
A lifestyle that is artistic and often precarious.
vie de bohème
bohemian spirit
A free and creative attitude.
esprit bohème
Related Words
bohemianism
A lifestyle and cultural movement characterized by art and freedom.
bohémisme
Romani
A nomadic people of Indian origin, often associated with bohemia.
romani
Slang Meanings
A free-spirited woman, often regarded as an artist.
She is a true bohemian, always living according to the wind.
Elle est une vraie bohémiène, vivant toujours au gré du vent.
A person with a nonconformist lifestyle.
This group of musicians has very bohemian behavior.
Ce groupe de musiciens a un comportement très bohémiens.