Flaneur

Pronunciation: /fləˈnɜːr/

Definitions of flaneur

noun a man who idles about in public places

Example Sentences

A1 The flaneur enjoyed taking leisurely strolls through the city streets.

A2 As a flaneur, he wandered aimlessly through the bustling market.

B1 The flaneur observed the architecture of the buildings as he walked through the neighborhood.

B2 She embraced the role of a flaneur, immersing herself in the sights and sounds of the urban landscape.

C1 The flaneur's keen eye for detail allowed him to appreciate the beauty in the everyday moments of city life.

C2 Being a flaneur, he found solace in the anonymity of the crowded streets, observing the world around him with a sense of detachment.

Examples of flaneur in a Sentence

formal The flaneur strolled through the city streets, observing the architecture and people.

informal I feel like a flaneur when I wander around aimlessly in the city.

slang Check out that cool flaneur just casually walking around like he owns the place.

figurative She was a flaneur of the mind, wandering through memories and emotions.

Grammatical Forms of flaneur

• past tense: flaneured
• plural: flaneurs
• comparative: more flaneur
• superlative: most flaneur
• present tense: flaneurs
• future tense: will flaneur
• perfect tense: have flaneured
• continuous tense: is flaneuring
• singular: flaneur
• positive degree: flaneur
• infinitive: to flaneur
• gerund: flaneuring
• participle: flaneuring

Origin and Evolution of flaneur

First Known Use: 1840 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'flaneur' originated in French literature in the 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a man of leisure who strolls around observing society, the term has evolved to also encompass a sense of detached observation and urban exploration.