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)

1. (derogatory) mushy, slushy, cheesy, corny, sappy, soppy, schmaltzy, syrupy, saccharine, maudlin, sentimental

   Synonyms: mièvre, nunuche, cucul, cucul la praline, à l’eau de rose