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    Saint-megrin (en. Saint megrin)

    /sɛ̃-meɡʁɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual who acts hypocritically or is overly conformist.
    He thinks of himself as a saint-megrin because he always criticizes others.
    Il se croit un saint-megrin, car il critique toujours les autres.
    A boring or personality-less character.
    This report gives a voice to saints-megrins who know nothing.
    Ce reportage donne la parole à des saints-megrins qui ne savent rien.

    Etymology

    Obscure origin, perhaps a combination of 'Saint' and a person's name or a descriptive expression.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act the saint-megrin
    To act with false virtue or moral hypocrisy.
    faire le saint-megrin
    the saint-megrin on duty
    A person designated to judge or criticize the behavior of others.
    saint-megrin de service

    Related Words

    despicable
    Worthy of contempt.
    méprisable
    moralist
    A person who advocates for strict moral standards.
    moraliste
    boredom
    A state of fatigue or lack of interest.
    ennui

    Slang Meanings

    A bland individual who thinks they are better than others.
    He only criticizes; he's really a saint-megrin.
    Il ne fait que critiquer, c'est vraiment un saint-megrin.
    He is a hypocrite who preaches morality without practicing it.
    She puts on airs, but she's just a saint-megrin.
    Elle se donne des airs, mais c'est juste une saint-megrin.