Sténio (en. Stenio)
/ste.nj.o/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
An individual who stands out for their originality or singular behavior.
This artist is a true sténio; he follows no trends.
Cet artiste est un véritable sténio, il ne suit aucune tendance.
A man with a flamboyant or astonishing personality.
He always behaves like a sténio at parties.
Il se comporte toujours comme un sténio lors des soirées.
Etymology
The word 'sténio' comes from a French slang term referring to an original person, unconcerned with norms.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to act like a sténio
To act eccentrically or originally.
faire le sténio
to be a sténio
To be considered someone unique.
être un sténio
Related Words
eccentric
Denoting unusual behavior or attitude.
excentrique
original
Innovative, unique, or different.
original
Slang Meanings
Someone who is strange or different.
After that performance, everyone started calling him the sténio.
Après cette performance, tout le monde a commencé à l'appeler le sténio.
A person who does not conform to social expectations.
He really is a sténio; he doesn't care about others' opinions.
Il est vraiment un sténio, il ne se soucie pas des opinions des autres.