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    Saint-mégrin (en. Saint-megrin)

    /sɛ̃.me.ɡʁɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who displays excessive sadness or melancholy.
    He looks like a saint-mégrin since he lost his job.
    Il a l'air d'un saint-mégrin depuis qu'il a perdu son emploi.
    A pessimistic or dejected state of mind.
    She is always in a state of saint-mégrin; nothing seems to excite her.
    Elle est toujours dans un état de saint-mégrin, rien ne semble l'emballer.

    Etymology

    The origin of the term comes from the word 'saint' associated with 'mégrin', which means sadness.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have the saint-mégrin
    To be in a state of sadness or melancholy.
    avoir le saint-mégrin
    to put on a saint-mégrin
    To show a sad expression or a morose attitude.
    mettre un saint-mégrin

    Related Words

    mégrin
    A slight sorrow or temporary sadness.
    mégrin
    melancholy
    A state of prolonged sadness.
    mélancolie

    Slang Meanings

    To be depressed for no apparent reason.
    He hangs around with a saint-mégrin look as if he has a weight on his heart.
    Il traîne avec un air de saint-mégrin comme s'il avait un poids sur le cœur.
    Constantly sad, often jokingly.
    The gang laughed, but he kept his saint-mégrin look.
    La bande a rigolé, mais lui a gardé son air de saint-mégrin.