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bookish in French

bookish in French is bouquineur, rat de bibliothèque, littéraire — bookish means fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.

bookish in French

bouquineur
adj
Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.
rat de bibliothèque
adj
Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.
littéraire
adj
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.
cuistre
adj
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.
formaliste
adj
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.
livresque
adj
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.
pédant
adj
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.
scolaire
adj
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.

What does "bookish" mean?

  1. adj Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.
  2. adj Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.
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What is "bookish" in French?

"bookish" in French is bouquineur, rat de bibliothèque, littéraire. bookish means: Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills 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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