D'henri (en. From henry)

/deˈɑ̃.ʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Pejorative referring to an individual exhibiting traits or behaviors associated with someone named Henri.
He acts like a d'henri, with his arrogance.
Il agit comme un d'henri, avec son arrogance.
Used to describe a situation typically associated with someone named Henri.
It was a real d'henri situation when he showed up unannounced.
C'était une vraie situation d'henri quand il s'est présenté sans prévenir.

Etymology

Derived from the name Henri, often used informally or pejoratively.

Common Phrases and Expressions

it's d'henri
It's typically something that a Henri would do.
c'est du d'henri
act like a d'henri
To behave in an arrogant or disdainful manner.
agir comme un d'henri
d'henri party
A party or gathering that takes an unexpected or controversial turn.
fête de d'henri

Related Words

henri
French masculine first name, often used in literary or historical contexts.
henri
henriette
Feminine first name derived from Henri, often used in tales.
henriette
henricien
Related to Henri, often used to describe styles or eras associated with this name.
henricien

Slang Meanings

An individual who takes themselves too seriously.
Look at him, he's really a d'henri, he never laughs.
Regarde-le, c'est vraiment un d'henri, il ne rit jamais.
Someone who makes extravagant choices.
He spent a fortune on a gadget, a real d'henri.
Il a dépensé une fortune pour un gadget, un vrai d'henri.