Charlus (en. Charlus)

/ʃaʁlys/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Masculine first name of French origin.

Charles is often nicknamed Charlus among his friends.

Charle est souvent surnommé Charlus parmi ses amis.

Used as a fictional character representing a certain way of life.

The character of Charlus in 'In Search of Lost Time' exemplifies the morals of the time.

Le personnage de Charlus dans 'À la recherche du temps perdu' illustre bien les mœurs de l'époque.

Derived from the name Charles, meaning 'free man' in Old Germanic.

Charlus in the evening

A nickname given to a man who stands out for his elegance at parties.

Charlus en soirée

To be like Charlus

Means to have an eccentric or aristocratic behavior.

Être comme Charlus

Charles

First name of Germanic origin meaning free man.

Charles

Charlemagne

Famous Frankish king known for his role in the unification of Europe.

Charlemagne

Nickname given to a refined or extravagant person.

He always makes a splash, he's a real Charlus.

Il fait toujours sensation, c'est un vrai Charlus.

Used to refer to a person who impresses with their style.

Look at him, he dresses like a Charlus!

Regarde-le, il est habillé comme un Charlus!