caroline bingley

language: fr

definitions

  1. A fictional character in Jane Austen's 1813 novel Pride and Prejudice, characterized by her ambition, social climbing, and rivalry with Elizabeth Bennet.
    fr: Personnage du roman d'Austen
  2. A literary archetype or metaphorical reference to a vain, socially ambitious woman who employs manipulation and superficial charm to advance her marital prospects.
    fr: Femme vaniteuse et arriviste

examples

  1. Caroline Bingley constantly flattered Mr. Darcy in hopes of securing his attention.

    Caroline Bingley flattait constamment M. Darcy dans l'espoir d'attirer son attention.

  2. In modern satire, she is often described as a real-life Caroline Bingley due to her relentless pursuit of high society connections.

    Dans la satire moderne, elle est souvent décrite comme une véritable Caroline Bingley en raison de sa quête incessante de relations dans la haute société.