Gothard (en. Gothard)

ɡɔtaʁ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Related to the Gothic style, often dark and mysterious.
She is wearing a gothard dress for the evening.
Elle porte une robe gothard pour la soirée.
Related to an aesthetic that might be described as melancholic or macabre.
The gothard patterns on this painting evoke centuries past.
Les motifs gothards sur ce tableau évoquent des siècles passés.
Referring to a behavior or lifestyle that adopts elements of Gothic culture.
He has a gothard lifestyle, with a passion for dark music.
Il a un style de vie gothard, avec une passion pour la musique sombre.

Etymology

Derived from the Gothic word, the term gothard evokes characteristics of Gothic culture.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a gothard style
To adopt a Gothic aesthetic or look.
avoir un style gothard
gothard music
A musical genre related to Gothic culture.
musique gothard
gothard literature
Writings that explore dark and Gothic themes.
littérature gothard

Related Words

gothic
Related to the architectural and cultural style of the Middle Ages.
gothique
dark
Lacking light or evoking sadness.
sombre
melancholy
A state of deep sadness often associated with dark reflections.
mélancolie

Slang Meanings

Someone who lives on the fringes of society with a pronounced Gothic style.
She is so gothard, always in shady places.
Elle est tellement gothard, toujours dans des lieux glauques.
A dark and mysterious atmosphere.
This bar has a gothard atmosphere, perfect for a Halloween night.
Ce bar a une atmosphère gothard, parfait pour une nuit d'Halloween.