fleur bleue
French
Etymology
Literally, “blue flower”, originally a symbol of the Romantic movement.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /flœʁ blø/
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Adjective
fleur bleue (invariable)
- (derogatory) mushy, slushy, cheesy, corny, sappy, soppy, schmaltzy, syrupy, saccharine, maudlin, sentimental
- Synonyms: mièvre, nunuche, cucul, cucul la praline, à l'eau de rose