Borgia (en. Borgia)

/bɔʁʒja/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A member of the Borgia family, known for its political power and scandals.

These Borgias were at the heart of many controversies in Rome.

Ces Borgias étaient au cœur de nombreuses controverses à Rome.

A person with a manipulative and ambitious behavior.

He has always been regarded as a Borgia in his business approach.

Il a toujours été considéré comme un Borgia dans son approche des affaires.

The word 'Borgia' comes from the name of the Spanish family Borgia, which had significant influence in Italy during the 15th century.

To be a Borgia

To have a manipulative or scheming behavior.

Être un Borgia

The intrigues of the Borgias

Political plots and manipulations.

Les intrigues des Borgia

Borgia on the political side

A person who uses dubious methods to gain power.

Borgia du côté politique

Renaissance

Period of great artistic and political effervescence in Europe.

Renaissance

Pope

Head of the Roman Catholic Church.

Pape

Intrigue

Secret plan to achieve a goal, often political.

Intrigue

Manipulator

Look at him, he's a true Borgia when it comes to winning contracts.

Regarde-le, il est un vrai Borgia quand il s'agit de gagner des contrats.

Excessively ambitious

This guy is a Borgia; he will stop at nothing to succeed.

Ce type est un Borgia, il ne recule devant rien pour réussir.