Sainte-beuve (en. Holy beuve)
/sɛ̃t bœv/
Synonyms
- intellectuel
- critique littéraire
- essayiste
Slang Meanings
Refers to a critical point of view.
He has a true Sainte-Beuve sense when he talks about literature.
Il a un vrai sens Sainte-Beuve quand il parle de littérature.
Intellectual writing style.
His essay had a very Sainte-Beuve quality!
Son essai avait un côté très Sainte-Beuve!