Gaston (en. Gaston)
/ɡas.tɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Masculine first name of French origin, often associated with characteristics like joy and friendship.
Gaston always has a smile on his face.
Gaston a toujours le sourire aux lèvres.
A man who stands out for his jovial and friendly behavior.
This guy is always the center of attention at parties.
Ce gaston est toujours le centre de l'attention lors des fêtes.
Name used in tales or fables to represent a kind and selfless character.
In the story, the nice guy helped all the villagers.
Dans le conte, le gaston aidait tous les villageois.
Etymology
From Old French 'gast', meaning 'stranger' or 'guest'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to act in a carefree or nonchalant way
to act in a carefree or nonchalant manner.
faire le gaston
the designated nice guy
a man who dedicates himself to helping others, often at the expense of his own needs.
gaston de service
Related Words
gastonizing
to behave in a light-hearted or carefree manner.
gastonner
gasta
a diminutive form of the word gaston, used informally.
gasta
Slang Meanings
A nice and funny guy.
That guy is a real nice guy, always making jokes.
Cet individu, c'est un vrai gaston, toujours des blagues.
A man who doesn’t take life too seriously.
Stop overthinking, just be a nice guy!
Arrête de te prendre la tête, sois un gaston !