Gringoire (en. Gringoire)

/ɡʁɛ̃.ɡwaʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

An individual of foreign origin, often associated with a bohemian or marginal lifestyle.

He lived like a gringo, connecting with other artists.

Il vivait comme un gringoire, établissant des liens avec d'autres artistes.

A person who feels apart from mainstream society.

She considers herself a gringo, preferring the company of dreamers.

Elle se considère comme une gringoire, préférant la compagnie des rêveurs.

A man whose lifestyle is considered quirky or unconventional.

This gringo opened a truly unique café in the neighborhood.

Ce gringoire a ouvert un café vraiment unique dans le quartier.

Uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Spanish 'gringo', designating someone foreign.

to be a gringo

Feeling like an outsider or living outside of social norms.

être un gringoire

a gringo spirit

A person with creative ideas, often in disagreement with society.

un esprit gringoire

to live like a gringo

Adopting a free and unconventional lifestyle.

vivre comme un gringoire

bohemian

An artistic and unconventional lifestyle often associated with poverty.

bohème

marginal

A person who lives outside social conventions.

marginal

freelancer

Someone who is not bound by a traditional job.

travailleur indépendant

A term used to describe a person living outside the norms.

He is truly a gringo, never following the rules.

Il est vraiment un gringoire, ne suivant jamais les règles.

Someone who shows originality and eccentricity.

This idea comes from a real gringo.

Cette idée vient d'un vrai gringoire.