Flaubert (en. Flaubert)

/flo.bɛʁ/

Synonyms

Slang Meanings

To be a perfectionist in writing
He always works on his texts like a true Flaubert.
Il travaille toujours ses textes comme un vrai flaubert.
To have disappointed romantic aspirations
She experiences true Bovarysme in her love relationships.
Elle vit un vrai bovarysme dans ses relations amoureuses.