bovary family line

language: ru

definitions

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

examples

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

    Роман исследует трагическую судьбу рода Бовари.

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

    Казалось, он принадлежит к современной линии Бовари, вечно преследуя невозможные мечты.