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    Galeotto (en. Galeotto)

    /ɡa.le.ɔ.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An intermediary that fosters a romantic liaison.
    He became a galeotto by organizing their secret meetings.
    Il est devenu un galeotto en organisant leurs rendez-vous secrets.
    In literature, a character or event that provokes romantic passion.
    In the novel, the galeotto is the one who brings the lovers together.
    Dans le roman, le galeotto est celui qui amène les amants à se rencontrer.
    Pejorative sense designating a person who instigates disputes in a couple.
    She considers him a galeotto because he created tensions between them.
    Elle le considère comme un galeotto, car il a créé des tensions entre eux.

    Etymology

    This word comes from the Italian 'galeotto', which refers to a character in Dante Alighieri's 'The Divine Comedy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to play the galeotto
    To act as an intermediary in a romantic relationship.
    faire le galeotto
    galeotto of love
    A person who facilitates a romance.
    galeotto de l'amour
    galeottely
    In a way that encourages romantic meetings.
    galeottement

    Related Words

    matchmaker
    A person who arranges meetings between two people.
    entremetteur
    facilitator
    One who helps make something easier.
    facilitateur
    medium
    An intermediary that facilitates communications.
    médium

    Slang Meanings

    An intermediary in a relationship that should not exist.
    He is the galeotto of this hidden love story.
    Il est le galeotto de cette histoire d'amour cachée.
    A person perceived as harmful to a couple.
    Everyone says he is just a galeotto who causes jealousy.
    Tout le monde dit qu'il est juste un galeotto qui provoque des jalousies.