Goriot (en. Goriot)

[ɡɔʁjo]

Synonyms

  • martyr
  • dévoué
  • père sacrificiel

Slang Meanings

A man who sacrifices himself for his family.
He does too much for his children; he’s really a goriot.
Il en fait trop pour ses enfants, c'est vraiment un goriot.
A father who lets himself be manipulated.
This kid is a real opportunist; he uses his goriot of a father.
Ce gosse est un vrai opportuniste, il utilise son goriot de père.