Clercs (en. Clerics)

/klɛʁ/

Slang Meanings

Clerk in reference to a very studious person.
This kid is a real clerk; he spends his days studying.
Ce gamin est un vrai clerc, il passe ses journées à étudier.
Used to refer to someone who is too serious.
Don’t be such a clerk; relax a little!
Ne fais pas le clerc, détends-toi un peu !