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
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?
- adj Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.
- 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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