Morcerf (en. Morcerf)
/mɔʁsɛʁf/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A romantic character, often associated with epic tales.
He is the morcerf of love stories of his time.
Il est le morcerf des histoires d'amour de son temps.
An attractive and charismatic person.
She has always been attracted to the morcerf of the group.
Elle a toujours été attirée par le morcerf du groupe.
A man of a certain social status, appreciated by women.
He considers himself a true morcerf in his circle.
Il se considère comme un vrai morcerf dans son cercle.
Etymology
The term 'morcerf' comes from Balzac's work, representing a type of aristocratic character.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be a morcerf
To be considered an attractive and refined man.
être un morcerf
to live like a morcerf
To adopt the lifestyle and manners of a wealthy and elegant man.
vivre comme morcerf
Related Words
romantic
Relating to ideas or emotions tied to passionate loves.
romantique
sophisticated
Demonstrating a high degree of knowledge and elegance.
sophistiqué
debauched
Indicating a person with loose morals or immoral conduct.
débauché
Slang Meanings
A man who seeks to easily seduce.
This guy is a true morcerf; he knows how to make girls fall for him.
Ce type est un vrai morcerf, il sait comment faire craquer les filles.
A person who boasts about his romantic conquests.
He never stops talking about his adventures, a true morcerf in short.
Il ne cesse de parler de ses aventures, un vrai morcerf en somme.