bovary family line

language: fr

definitions

  1. The biological lineage or genealogical descent of the Bovary family, specifically referring to the characters in Gustave Flaubert's novel Madame Bovary.
    fr: La lignée Bovary
  2. A metaphorical reference to a lineage characterized by 'Bovaryism,' involving chronic dissatisfaction, romantic disillusionment, or living in a state of unrealistic fantasy.
    fr: Une lignée de bovarysme

examples

  1. The novel explores the tragic fate of the Bovary family line.

    Le roman explore le destin tragique de la lignée de la famille Bovary.

  2. He seemed to belong to a modern Bovary family line, always chasing impossible dreams.

    Il semblait appartenir à une lignée Bovary moderne, poursuivant toujours des rêves impossibles.