Bien-Pensant

Pronunciation: /bjɛ̃ pɑ̃sɑ̃/

Definitions of bien-pensant

adjective a term used to describe someone who holds conventional or conservative opinions, especially in a self-righteous or smug manner

Example Sentences

A1 She is a bien-pensant person who always tries to do what is right.

A2 The bien-pensant attitude of the group led to a successful outcome.

B1 The bien-pensant approach to social issues is gaining popularity.

B2 The politician's bien-pensant views on education resonated with voters.

C1 Her bien-pensant beliefs guided her actions in times of crisis.

C2 The author's bien-pensant perspective on politics challenged traditional thinking.

Examples of bien-pensant in a Sentence

formal The bien-pensant members of society often advocate for progressive policies.

informal The bien-pensant crowd at the party only wanted to discuss politics.

slang The bien-pensant folks are always pushing their agenda on everyone else.

figurative She was seen as the bien-pensant voice of reason in a sea of chaos.

Grammatical Forms of bien-pensant

• past tense: bien-pensant
• plural: bien-pensants
• comparative: more bien-pensant
• superlative: most bien-pensant
• present tense: is bien-pensant
• future tense: will be bien-pensant
• perfect tense: has been bien-pensant
• continuous tense: is being bien-pensant
• singular: bien-pensant
• positive degree: bien-pensant
• infinitive: to bien-pensant
• gerund: bien-pensant
• participle: bien-pensant

Origin and Evolution of bien-pensant

First Known Use: 1767 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'bien-pensant' originated in French.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is well-intentioned and morally upright, the term 'bien-pensant' has evolved to also refer to individuals who are self-righteous or overly moralistic in their beliefs.