Schomberg (en. Schomberg)

/ʃɔ̃bɛʁɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An individual who exhibits a contemptuous or haughty attitude.

He behaves like a schomberg, disrespecting everyone around him.

Il se comporte comme un schomberg, ne respectant personne dans son entourage.

A person who thinks they are superior to others.

He's a real schomberg, he only speaks with condescension.

C'est un vrai schomberg, il ne parle qu'avec condescendance.

A man from a privileged class who disconnects from social realities.

In his castle, he lives as a schomberg, indifferent to the needs of the poor.

Dans son château, il vit en schomberg, insensible aux besoins des pauvres.

Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from French slang.

to be schomberg

To be disdainful or nonchalant towards others.

éter schomberg

to live like a schomberg

To live in luxury without caring for others.

vivre comme un schomberg

pretentious

Someone who has an exaggerated opinion of their own abilities.

prétentieux

snob

A person who behaves arrogantly towards lower social classes.

snob

An individual who flaunts their wealth or social status.

Look at that schomberg with his luxury car, he can't even drive.

Regarde ce schomberg avec sa voiture de luxe, il ne sait même pas conduire.

A deliberate attitude of contempt towards less fortunate people.

The way he speaks to waiters shows that he is a true schomberg.

Sa façon de parler aux serveurs montre qu'il est un véritable schomberg.