fleur bleue

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, “blue flower”, originally a symbol of the Romantic movement.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /flœʁ blø/
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Adjective[edit]

fleur bleue (invariable)

  1. (derogatory) mushy, slushy, cheesy, corny, sappy, soppy, schmaltzy, syrupy, saccharine, maudlin, sentimental
    Synonyms: mièvre, nunuche, cucul, cucul la praline, à l’eau de rose
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