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    Caïeux (en. Cloves)

    /ka.ijø/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is of a nature or inferior condition.
    He has caïeuse ideas on how to lead the team.
    Il a des idées caïeuses sur comment diriger l'équipe.
    Who lives or develops in unfavorable conditions.
    The caïeuse plants of an arid region struggle to survive.
    Les plantes caïeuses d'une région aride ont du mal à survivre.

    Etymology

    From the word 'caïeu', derived from Old French.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a caïeuse attitude
    to adopt a modest or submissive behavior.
    avoir une attitude caïeuse
    caïeux in the hierarchy
    to refer to a lower position in an organization.
    caïeux dans la hiérarchie

    Related Words

    hierarchy
    System of ranking or ordering elements.
    hiérarchie
    caïe
    State or condition of being inferior.
    caïe

    Slang Meanings

    To be treated with disdain.
    He felt caïeux after being ignored by his peers.
    Il se sentait caïeux après avoir été ignoré par ses pairs.
    To describe a person of no importance.
    He thinks he is important, but he is just caïeux in this group.
    Il se croit important, mais il est juste caïeux dans ce groupe.