Grantaire (en. Grantor)

/ɡʁɑ̃.tɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A complex character, often perceived as cynical and disillusioned.

Grantaire is a character who, despite his cynicism, seeks meaning in his life.

Grantaire est un personnage qui, malgré son cynisme, cherche un sens à sa vie.

A man who admires the passion of others but often feels his own emptiness.

In the work, Grantaire is a man who drinks to forget his insignificance.

Dans l'œuvre, Grantaire est un homme qui boit pour oublier son insignifiance.

A symbol of disappointment in the revolutionary ideal.

Grantaire embodies those who, in reality, do not believe in the fight of the barricades.

Grantaire incarne ceux qui, en réalité, ne croient pas à la lutte des barricades.

The name 'Grantaire' derives from French, associated with the image of a person who revels in despair and cynicism.

Grantaire and the illusion

Refers to the way Grantaire struggles with the illusory ideas of grandeur.

Grantaire et l'illusion

The spirit of Grantaire

Refers to a disillusioned yet critical attitude toward society.

L'esprit de Grantaire

cynicism

An attitude of contempt for human values and motivations, often associated with Grantaire.

cynisme

disillusion

A mental state resulting from the loss of faith in something previously admired.

désillusion

irony

Expression of something contrary to what is expected, a predominant trait of Grantaire.

ironie

An excessive drinker often mocked in society.

Stop playing the Grantaire, you don't need to drink so much to relax.

Arrête de jouer les Grantaire, tu n'as pas besoin de boire autant pour te détendre.

A pessimistic person who criticizes without offering solutions.

He is always in Grantaire mode, complaining without ever doing anything.

Il est toujours en mode Grantaire, se plaignant sans jamais rien faire.