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    Théophile (en. Theophile)

    /te.ofil/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Definition: A person who loves tea.
    Example Sentence: As a theophile, she has a vast collection of exotic teas.
    En tant que théophile, elle possède une vaste collection de thés exotiques.
    Definition: A member of a group dedicated to the study and tasting of tea.
    Example Sentence: The theophiles meet every month to share their discoveries.
    Les théophiles se réunissent chaque mois pour partager leurs découvertes.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: From Greek 'theos' meaning 'tea' and 'philos' meaning 'love'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Phrase: to be a theophile
    Meaning: To be passionate about tea.
    être un théophile
    Phrase: theophile club
    Meaning: A group of people who meet to discuss tea.
    club de théophiles
    Phrase: tea tasting
    Meaning: An event where different types of tea are tasted.
    dégustation de thé

    Related Words

    Related Word: tea
    Description: Infusion made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis.
    thé
    Related Word: infusion
    Description: The action of soaking plants in hot water to extract flavors.
    infusion
    Related Word: teapot
    Description: A container used to prepare and serve tea.
    théière

    Slang Meanings

    Meaning: Tea addict
    Example: He can't go a day without his tea; he's really a tea addict.
    Il ne peut pas passer une journée sans son thé, il est vraiment un thé addict.
    Meaning: Serial theophile
    Example: She accumulates teas like a serial theophile.
    Elle accumule les thés comme un théophile en série.