ENFANT TERRIBLE


Meaning of ENFANT TERRIBLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɒnfɒn teri:blə ]

( enfants terribles)

If you describe someone as an enfant terrible , you mean that they are clever but unconventional, and often cause problems or embarrassment for their friends or families. ( LITERARY )

He became known as the enfant terrible of British theater.

N-COUNT : usu sing , usu the N of n

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