ENFANT TERRIBLE


Meaning of ENFANT TERRIBLE in English

[ ˌɒ~fɒ~ tɛ'ri:bl(ə) ]

■ noun ( plural enfants terribles pronunciation same) a person who behaves in an unconventional or controversial way.

Origin

Fr., lit. 'terrible child'.

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