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    Bohémiens (en. Bohemians)

    /bo.e.mjɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A group of people who are often nomadic, traditionally artists or musicians.
    Bohemians wander from town to town, searching for a place where they feel at home.
    Les bohémiens errent de ville en ville, cherchant un endroit où ils se sentent chez eux.
    A person who leads a free and disorderly life, devoted to art.
    She has always been a bohemian, spending her days painting in cafes.
    Elle a toujours été une bohémienne, passant ses journées à peindre dans des cafés.
    A member of a marginalized community, often perceived as eccentric.
    Bohemians are often stereotyped in films as mysterious characters.
    Les bohémiens sont souvent stéréotypés dans les films comme des personnages mystérieux.

    Etymology

    From the term 'Bohemia', originally referring to the people from the historical region of Bohemia in the Czech Republic, often associated with a wandering and artistic lifestyle.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bohemian life
    A free lifestyle, unbound, often romanticized by artists.
    vie de bohème
    bohemian spirit
    A relaxed attitude towards life, valuing creativity and freedom.
    esprit bohème

    Related Words

    gypsy
    An English term often used to refer to a person of Romani culture or origin.
    gipsy
    vagabond
    A person without a fixed home who moves around in a wandering manner.
    vagabond
    artist
    A person who practices a form of art, often in a spirit of free creativity.
    artiste

    Slang Meanings

    Bohemian at heart
    He is a bohemian at heart, even though he has a stable job.
    Il est un bohémien de cœur, même s'il a un emploi stable.
    Full-time bohemian
    She is a full-time bohemian, dedicating her life to her art.
    Elle est bohème à plein temps, consacrant sa vie à son art.