Roméo (en. Romeo)

/ʁo.me.o/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A romantic man who courts a woman passionately.
He is a true romeo, always making declarations of love.
Il est un vrai roméo, toujours à faire des déclarations d'amour.
A man known for his love affairs.
This man has a reputation for being a romeo in the neighborhood.
Cet homme a la réputation d'être un roméo dans le quartier.
A fervent lover, often idealistic.
In his poems, he describes himself as a fearless romeo.
Dans ses poèmes, il se décrit comme un roméo sans peur.

Etymology

From the character Roméo in Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet', symbolizing romantic love.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a romeo
To be a romantic and caring man.
être un roméo
modern romeo
A man who expresses his love in a contemporary way.
roméo moderne
to go in romeo
To behave in a romantic manner.
aller en roméo
old-fashioned romeo
A man who makes traditional romantic gestures.
roméo à l'ancienne

Related Words

love
Intense feeling of affection between people.
amour
romanticism
Cultural movement valuing the expression of emotions.
romantisme
seduction
Action of attracting someone through charms.
séduction

Slang Meanings

A very attractive man to women.
Look at him, he's a real romeo, all the girls are after him.
Regarde-le, c'est un vrai roméo, toutes les filles sont sur lui.
A man who tries to seduce several women at the same time.
This guy is a romeo, he never stays with just one girl.
Ce mec est un roméo, il ne reste jamais avec une seule fille.