D'hoffmann (en. D'hoffmann)

/d‿ɔf.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Characteristic of a person or style that stands out for its originality and eccentricity.

His d'hoffmann behavior is always surprising and entertaining.

Son comportement d'hoffmann est toujours surprenant et divertissant.

Related to an elaborate and theatrical behavior.

She is known for her d'hoffmann outfits that attract all the attention.

Elle est connue pour ses tenues d'hoffmann qui attirent tous les regards.

Qualifies an innovative artistic approach.

The show was d'hoffmann, a mix of music and unexpected performance.

Le spectacle était d'hoffmann, un mélange de musique et de performance inattendue.

The term 'd'hoffmann' comes from the name of a fictional eccentric figure, inspired by a famous character from history or literature.

to have a d'hoffmann style

to have a very original and unique style.

avoir un style d'hoffmann

to act like a d'hoffmann

to act in an eccentric or unpredictable manner.

agir comme un d'hoffmann

d'hoffmann ideas

ideas that are particularly creative or original.

des idées d'hoffmann

eccentricity

quality of what is eccentric.

excentricité

originality

quality of what is original and new.

originalité

non-conformism

attitude of someone who refuses to conform to established norms.

non-conformisme

To give oneself a unique and offbeat style.

He thinks of himself as a d'hoffmann with his flashy clothes.

Il se prend pour un d'hoffmann avec ses vêtements flashy.

To act in a way that exaggerates attention-grabbing.

She put on a show every time, it was really d'hoffmann.

Elle a fait un show à chaque fois, c'était vraiment d'hoffmann.