Gavroche (en. Gavroche)

/ɡa.vʁɔʃ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A young street boy in Paris, often considered mischievous and resourceful.

The gavroche sold newspapers all day.

Le gavroche a vendu des journaux toute la journée.

An iconic character in French literature, notably in 'Les Misérables' by Victor Hugo.

Gavroche is one of the most memorable characters in Hugo's work.

Gavroche est l'un des personnages les plus mémorables de l'œuvre de Hugo.

A term designating a young man from the working class who shows courage and cunning.

This young man is a true gavroche, always ready to fight for his friends.

Ce jeune homme est un vrai gavroche, toujours prêt à se battre pour ses amis.

The word 'gavroche' probably comes from the old French 'gavroche', which means 'friend' or 'kid'.

to give God without confession

To grant blind trust to someone who looks like a gavroche.

donner le bon Dieu sans confession

to have the spirit of a gavroche

To show resourcefulness and courage in the face of adversity.

avoir l'esprit de gavroche

kid

Child, especially one who lives on the street or acts foolishly.

gamin

mischievous

Who shows innocent mischief, a character full of liveliness.

espiègle

rebel

Someone who rises up against authority or social conventions.

rebelle

A bold and intrepid young man.

Look at that gavroche, he fears nothing!

Regarde ce gavroche, il n'a peur de rien!

A term used to designate a young person in a working-class environment.

He is a true gavroche; in fact, he lives in the working-class neighborhood.

C'est un vrai gavroche, d'ailleurs il vit dans le quartier populaire.