bookish in French
bookish in French is bouquineur, rat de bibliothèque, littéraire — bookish means keen on reading and studying, often said of someone who seems a bit awkward socially as a result.
bookish in French
bouquineur
Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.
rat de bibliothèque
Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.
littéraire
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.
cuistre
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.
formaliste
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.
livresque
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.
pédant
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.
scolaire
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.
What does "bookish" mean?
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adj Keen on reading and studying, often said of someone who seems a bit awkward socially as a result.
"A Google search reveals Gendrot has no great internet or social media footprint, but in any case, he says, the police recruiters did not delve into his background. He did change his round spectacles to look less “bookish”."
- adj Written or spoken in a style typical of books rather than everyday speech.
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bookish in a sentence
- A Google search reveals Gendrot has no great internet or social media footprint, but in any case, he says, the police recruiters did not delve into his background. He did change his round spectacles to look less “bookish”.
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What is "bookish" in French?
"bookish" in French is bouquineur, rat de bibliothèque, littéraire. bookish means: Keen on reading and studying, often said of someone who seems a bit awkward socially as a result.
Are there other ways to say "bookish" in French?
Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "bookish": bouquineur, rat de bibliothèque, littéraire, cuistre, formaliste, livresque.
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