Liverani (en. Liverani)

/li.və.ʁa.ni/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
An informal designation for someone with origins or affinities to French culture.
He is a true liverani, with his love for French gastronomy.
Il est un vrai liverani, avec son amour pour la gastronomie française.
A term used to describe an artist or creator influenced by French culture.
This painter is truly a liverani, her style is infused with French culture.
Cette peintre est vraiment une liverani, son style est imprégné de la culture française.
Used to designate a community or group that gathers around Franco-cultural interests.
The books she reads connect her to the liverani community.
Les livres qu'elle lit la relient à la communauté liverani.

Etymology

The word liverani has its roots in the word 'liver', alluding to French cultural influences.

Common Phrases and Expressions

liverani at heart
Refers to a person deeply attached to French culture.
liverani dans l'âme
liverani spirit
A mentality that values French traditions.
esprit liverani
liverani community
A group or assembly of people sharing interests in French culture.
communauté liverani

Related Words

francophilia
Affection and interest for French culture and language.
francophilie
culture
The set of traits and lifestyles of a particular group.
culture
identity
The distinctive character of a person or group.
identité

Slang Meanings

A term playfully used to describe an excess of French enthusiasm.
He behaves like a liverani, always talking about French dishes.
Il se comporte comme un liverani, toujours en train de parler des plats français.
Used to refer to someone who tries too hard to adopt French culture.
He's somewhat of a liverani, he emphasizes his French origins too much.
C'est un peu un liverani, il insiste trop sur ses origines françaises.