Chaulieu (en. Heath)
/ʃo.ljø/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A person who stands out due to their behavior or appearance.
This artist is truly chaulieu with their colorful clothing.
Cet artiste est vraiment chaulieu avec ses vêtements colorés.
An individual who adopts original manners.
He always has chaulieu ideas for his projects.
Il a toujours des idées chaulieu pour ses projets.
Etymology
The word chaulieu comes from the word 'chaulé,' which originally referred to a person with a free spirit.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be chaulieu
To be eccentric or original in one's behavior.
être chaulieu
to act like a chaulieu
To behave in a strange or unexpected manner.
agir comme un chaulieu
Related Words
eccentric
That which deviates from usual norms.
excentrique
bizarre
Strange, unusual.
bizarre
original
That which has a unique, innovative character.
original
Slang Meanings
An offbeat behavior.
His humor is really chaulieu; I never know what to expect.
Son humour est vraiment chaulieu, je ne sais jamais à quoi m'attendre.
An extravagant look.
She dressed chaulieu for the party, attracting all the attention.
Elle s'est habillée de façon chaulieu pour la fête, attirant tous les regards.