Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bas-bleu
noun
/ˌbɑː bleɪˈuː/
Definition
A term used to describe a woman who is highly intellectual, often to the point of being overly pedantic or bookish.
Examples
- In her pursuit of knowledge, she became known as a bas-bleu among her peers, frequently engaging in deep philosophical discussions.
- The club was filled with bas-bleus, all eager to share their latest literary discoveries.
Meaning
The term ‘bas-bleu’ originates from the 18th-century French, where it referred to a figure often found in literary salons who prioritized intellectual pursuits, possibly at the expense of more conventional social topics.
Synonyms
- intellectual
- bookworm
- scholar
