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    Gaudissart (en. Gaudissart)

    /ɡo.disaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A man or woman who loves life, pleasure, and shows joy and exuberance.
    During this festive season, everyone behaves like a gaudissart.
    En cette période de fête, tout le monde se comporte comme un gaudissart.
    An individual who does not hesitate to indulge in very festive and sometimes excessive behaviors.
    He is known for his antics; he is a true gaudissart.
    Il est connu pour ses frasques, c'est un vrai gaudissart.

    Etymology

    This term possibly comes from the word 'gaudir', which means to rejoice in Old French.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act like a gaudissart
    To behave in an exuberant and joyful manner.
    agir comme un gaudissart
    to let oneself go to gaudissartism
    To allow oneself to experience moments of excessive pleasure.
    se laisser aller à la gaudissartise

    Related Words

    gauderie
    A behavior of unrestrained pleasure, excessive joy.
    gauderie
    gaudissant
    One who is celebrating, rejoicing.
    gaudissant

    Slang Meanings

    A lover of parties and entertainments.
    He is a real gaudissart; he is always the last to leave the parties.
    C'est un vrai gaudissart, il est toujours le dernier à partir des soirées.
    A person who exaggerates in their joy of living.
    On the dance floor, he transformed into a gaudissart.
    Sur la piste de danse, il s'est transformé en gaudissart.