bovary family

language: fr

definitions

  1. The family of characters, specifically Charles and Emma Bovary, in Gustave Flaubert's novel Madame Bovary.
    fr: La famille dans "Madame Bovary"
  2. A group or individuals characterized by romantic dissatisfaction and a tendency toward unrealistic, idealized escapism.
    fr: Personnes en quête d'idéal

examples

  1. The Bovary family serves as the central focus of Flaubert's masterpiece.

    La famille Bovary est au centre du chef-d'œuvre de Flaubert.

  2. Her constant desire for luxury and passion revealed a certain 'Bovary family' tendency.

    Son désir constant de luxe révélait une tendance "bovaryenne".