Saint-germain (en. Saint-germain)

/sɛ̃ ʒɛʁmɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

City or district of the commune of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris, known for its artistic history.

The Café de Flore in Saint-Germain is famous among intellectuals.

Le café de Flore à Saint-Germain est célèbre parmi les intellectuels.

Reference to renowned individuals or artists connected to the district.

He frequented the artistic scene of Saint-Germain in the 1960s.

Il a fréquenté le milieu artistique de Saint-Germain dans les années 1960.

May refer to a bohemian lifestyle.

She aspires to a life of saint-germain, filled with creativity and love for art.

Elle aspire à une vie de saint-germain, remplie de créativité et d'amour de l'art.

From the name of Saint Germain, a 5th-century bishop, and the word 'germain' which refers to something authentic or close.

saint-germain-des-prés

Parisian district symbolizing art and culture.

saint-germain-des-prés

life of saint-germain

Bohemian and artistic lifestyle.

vie de saint-germain

café de saint-germain

Refers to a meeting place for artists and writers.

café de saint-germain

bohemian

Free and artistic lifestyle.

bohème

intellectual

Referring to people engaged in reflection and culture.

intellectuel

art

Movement of creative expression often associated with Saint-Germain.

art

Referring to an artistic and free lifestyle.

She lives the way of saint-germain, always surrounded by art and creativity.

Elle vit à la manière de saint-germain, toujours entourée d'art et de créativité.

A favored place for intellectuals.

This bar is the saint-germain for philosophy students.

Ce bar est le saint-germain des étudiants en philosophie.