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    Bohémien (en. Bohemian)

    /bo.e.mi.ɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who leads a free life, often related to artistic pursuits.
    He became a bohemian after leaving his stable job.
    Il est devenu bohémien après avoir quitté son emploi stable.
    A member of a social group with non-conformist lifestyles.
    The bohemians of Montmartre inspired many artists.
    Les bohémien de Montmartre ont inspiré de nombreux artistes.
    A style of fashion or decoration inspired by Gypsy and artistic cultures.
    She has a bohemian interior with colorful rugs and artworks.
    Elle a un intérieur bohémien avec des tapis colorés et des œuvres d'art.

    Etymology

    From the French word 'bohémien', which originally referred to a person from Bohemia, a region in Central Europe, considered to denote people with a free lifestyle.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bohemian style
    A style of clothing or décor inspired by the life of artists.
    style bohémien
    bohemian spirit
    A carefree and free attitude towards social conventions.
    l'esprit bohémien
    bohemian life
    A lifestyle based on art, music, and the rejection of bourgeois values.
    vie de bohème

    Related Words

    gypsy
    Refers to a member of the Romani community, often associated with a nomadic lifestyle.
    gitan
    artist
    A person engaged in an artistic, creative activity, such as painting or music.
    artiste
    nomad
    A person who does not stay long in one place, often living itinerantly.
    nomade

    Slang Meanings

    A person who does not conform to traditional rules.
    She is really bohemian in her way of life, not following any norms.
    Elle est vraiment bohémienne dans sa façon de vivre, ne suivant aucune norme.
    Someone who prefers to live without material attachments.
    He chose a bohemian life, traveling from city to city without possessions.
    Il a choisi une vie bohémienne, voyageant de ville en ville sans possessions.