Libertin (en. Libertine)

/libɛʁtɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

An individual who seeks pleasure, often in a disorderly manner.

This libertine was known for his extravagant parties.

Ce libertin était connu pour ses soirées extravagantes.

A person who rejects established social and moral norms.

He considers himself a libertine, living by his own rules.

Il se considère comme un libertin, vivant selon ses propres règles.

A connoisseur of sensual pleasures, often without attachment.

The libertines of the era were often perceived as immoral.

Les libertins de l'époque pouvaient être souvent perçus comme immoraux.

From the Latin 'libertinus', which means 'libertine, freed slave'.

libertinage

A lifestyle devoted to the pursuit of pleasures.

libertinage

libertine spirit

An attitude or way of thinking that rejects conventions.

esprit libertin

libertine by nature

A person who acts in this way innately.

libertin par nature

debacle

Chaotic situation often linked to excesses.

débâcle

hedonism

Philosophy that seeks pleasure as the primary goal of life.

hedonisme

morality

System of ethical rules sometimes contested by libertines.

moralité

Libertine party or soirée

They organized a libertine party at their house.

Ils ont organisé une libertine à leur maison.

Libertine friend

My libertine invited me out tonight.

Mon libertin m'a invité à sortir ce soir.