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    Daguenet (en. Daguenet)

    /daɡ.ne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A young man who is a bit silly or awkward.
    This daguenet has tripped over his own feet again.
    Ce daguenet a encore trébuché sur ses propres pieds.
    A man of a bygone charm, often considered an eccentric.
    He thinks he’s an artist, but he’s just a daguenet.
    Il se prend pour un artiste, mais c'est juste un daguenet.

    Etymology

    The term daguenet comes from Old French and may be derived from 'dague', suggesting a certain lightness or a comic aspect.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a daguenet look
    to make the impression of being simple or naive.
    avoir un air de daguenet
    to be a daguenet in the world
    to be perceived as naive or out of place in a situation.
    être un daguenet dans le monde

    Related Words

    gandre
    a somewhat lost man, often comical.
    gandre
    rustre
    a man whose manners are unrefined.
    rustre
    simplet
    someone who is easily fooled or lacks intelligence.
    simplet

    Slang Meanings

    A young man not very careful in his choices.
    Look at that daguenet, he always gets himself into weird situations.
    Regarde ce daguenet, il se met toujours dans des situations bizarres.
    A guy who tries to look cool but completely fails.
    This guy is a real daguenet, he thinks he can impress everyone.
    Ce gars, c'est un vrai daguenet, il pense qu'il peut impressionner tout le monde.