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    Dandy (en. Dandy)

    /dɛ̃.di/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A man who cares a lot about his appearance and adopts a particularly neat style of dress.
    This dandy was strolling through the streets of Paris with a top hat.
    Ce dandy se promenait dans les rues de Paris avec un chapeau haut de forme.
    A man who stands out for his style and delicacy.
    He was considered the dandy of high society.
    Il était considéré comme le dandy de la haute société.
    A man who affects a refined and casual attitude.
    The dandy welcomed his guests with a nonchalant casualness.
    Le dandy accueillait ses invités avec une nonchalance désinvolte.

    Etymology

    The word 'dandy' comes from the English 'dandy', probably derived from 'dandy' or an old form of 'dandyman'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    store dandy
    A man who excessively follows the latest trends.
    dandy du magasin
    to be a dandy
    To behave in a way that makes one stand out for their elegance.
    être un dandy
    to live like a dandy
    To adopt a lifestyle that emphasizes sophistication and aesthetics.
    vivre en dandy

    Related Words

    elegance
    The quality of being elegant or chic.
    élégance
    fashion
    The set of trends regarding clothing and styles.
    mode
    aesthetics
    The philosophy or theory of beauty and taste.
    esthétique

    Slang Meanings

    A man who always seeks to impress with his look.
    He's really dandy, always fashionable and well-groomed.
    Il est vraiment dandy, toujours à la mode et soigné.
    A man who invests excessively in his clothing.
    Look at his shoes, that guy is a true dandy.
    Regarde ses chaussures, ce mec est un vrai dandy.