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    Panurge (en. Panurge)

    /panʊʁʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual who lets themselves be guided by the opinion or behavior of others.
    This man is a true Panurge; he never makes a decision without asking others.
    Cet homme est un vrai panurge, il ne prend jamais de décision sans demander aux autres.
    A follower without critical thought.
    In the group, he only acts like a Panurge and never thinks for himself.
    Dans le groupe, il ne fait que du panurge et ne réfléchit jamais par lui-même.
    It can be used to refer to a person who acts in a simplistic and thoughtless manner.
    She prefers to follow the Panurge rather than have her own opinion.
    Elle préfère suivre le panurge plutôt que d'avoir sa propre opinion.

    Etymology

    This term comes from the character Panurge, a character from the work 'Gargantua and Pantagruel' by François Rabelais, who is known for his tendency to follow others.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act like Panurge
    to act by following the majority without reflection
    agir en panurge
    to be a Panurge
    to be someone who follows others without critical thought
    être un panurge
    to follow the Panurge
    to behave like a follower
    suivre le panurge

    Related Words

    sheep-like
    A person who blindly follows others, like a sheep.
    moutonnier
    emulator
    A person who devoutly imitates another.
    emule
    imitator
    A person who imitates the behavior or actions of others.
    imitateur

    Slang Meanings

    To follow the trend
    He is always in Panurge, following the latest fashions.
    Il est toujours en panurge, suivant les dernières modes.
    Copy without reflection
    This style is pure Panurge; there is nothing original.
    Ce style est du pur panurge; il n'y a rien d'original.