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    Quasimodo (en. Quasi-modo)

    /kwazimo.do/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A fictional character created by Victor Hugo in 'Notre-Dame de Paris'.
    Quasimodo is known for his unconditional love for Esmeralda.
    Quasimodo est connu pour son amour inconditionnel pour Esmeralda.
    An individual often perceived as ugly or deformed.
    He felt like a quasimodo because of his illness.
    Il se sentait comme un quasimodo à cause de sa maladie.

    Etymology

    The term is derived from the main character of the novel 'Notre-Dame de Paris' by Victor Hugo published in 1831.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a quasimodo
    To be perceived as ugly or very different from others.
    être un quasimodo
    the story of Quasimodo
    Used to refer to a tragic situation of unrequited love.
    l'histoire de Quasimodo

    Related Words

    Notre-Dame
    Famous cathedral in Paris, central location of the story of Quasimodo.
    Notre-Dame
    Esmeralda
    Female character in 'Notre-Dame de Paris', love of Quasimodo.
    Esmeralda
    Victor Hugo
    French writer who created the character of Quasimodo.
    Victor Hugo

    Slang Meanings

    An individual with an unattractive appearance.
    Look at him, he looks like a real quasimodo.
    Regarde-le, il ressemble à un vrai quasimodo.
    A person who struggles to fit in.
    After his accident, he felt like a quasimodo in his class.
    Après son accident, il se sentait comme un quasimodo dans sa classe.