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    Mendiants (en. Beggars)

    [mɛ̃.djɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual who begs for alms.
    Beggars often stand at the entrance of stores.
    Les mendiants se tiennent souvent à l'entrée des magasins.
    Figuratively: A person who lives on charity without effort.
    He has always been seen as a beggar for love.
    Il a toujours été vu comme un mendiant de l'amour.
    A derogatory term to describe someone who cannot meet their own needs.
    He does not want to be considered a beggar by his friends.
    Il ne veut pas être considéré comme un mendiant par ses amis.

    Etymology

    The word 'mendiant' comes from the Latin 'mendicans', meaning 'one who asks'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    beggar of society
    A person who is entirely dependent on others.
    mendiant de la société
    to live like a beggar
    To live in extreme poverty.
    vivre comme un mendiant
    to panhandle
    To ask for money in the street.
    faire la manche

    Related Words

    alms
    Gift of money or goods given to the poor.
    aumône
    charity
    The act of giving to those in need.
    charité
    solidarity
    A feeling of unity and mutual aid among members of a community.
    solidarité

    Slang Meanings

    Poor
    He moves around downtown like a poor person searching for some coins.
    Il se déplace en centre-ville comme un pauvre à la recherche de quelques pièces.
    Homeless (SDF - Sans Domicile Fixe)
    He is one of the homeless who wander in the parks.
    Il fait partie des SDF qui errent dans les parcs.