Courfeyrac (en. Courfeyrac)

/kuʁfɛjak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Fictional character, friend of Marius Pontmercy in the novel 'Les Misérables'.
Courfeyrac was a great friend and an unconditional support for Marius.
Courfeyrac était un grand ami et un soutien inconditionnel pour Marius.
A bright and witty young man in the group of characters around Marius.
In student protests, courfeyrac was always at the forefront.
Dans les combats étudiants, courfeyrac était toujours en première ligne.
Representative of the revolutionary youth in France.
Courfeyrac's ideas illustrated the aspirations of the youth of his time.
Les idées de courfeyrac illustraient les aspirations de la jeunesse de son époque.

Etymology

The name 'Courfeyrac' may have ancient roots, potentially linked to the words 'court' and 'feyrac', although its exact origin is vague and primarily literary.

Common Phrases and Expressions

courfeyrac as a loyal friend
expresses unwavering loyalty and support.
courfeyrac en tant qu'ami loyal
a courfeyrac of his time
refers to someone who advocates for social justice.
un courfeyrac de son temps
to join the courfeyrac group
means joining a group of friends united by common ideals.
entrer dans la bande de courfeyrac

Related Words

Marius
Main character of the novel 'Les Misérables', friend of courfeyrac.
Marius
Fantine
Touching character from the same novel, whose story intersects with those of Marius and courfeyrac.
Fantine
Revolution
Historical context in which 'Les Misérables' takes place and influencing courfeyrac.
Révolution

Slang Meanings

Refers to someone always ready to defend their friends.
Hey, you're really a courfeyrac, always there for us!
Hé, t'es vraiment un courfeyrac, toujours là pour nous!
An affectionate term to describe a loyal friend.
You're my courfeyrac, I know I can count on you.
T'es mon courfeyrac, je sais que je peux compter sur toi.