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dandy

dandy, fop

noun dahn-DEE Rare

Origin: English 'dandy'

Usage Note

Dandy is a borrowing from English, referring to a man excessively concerned with elegant dress and refined manners. It became a cultural archetype in 19th-century France, associated with figures like Baudelaire. The concept of dandysme — elevating personal style to an art form — remains a reference in French cultural discourse.

Examples

"Il s'habillait en dandy avec son haut-de-forme."

Natural Translation

He dressed as a dandy with his top hat.

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