boulevardier

[ bool-uh-vahr-deer, boo-luh-; French booluh-var-dyey ]

noun

, plural bou·le·var·diers [b, oo, l-, uh, -vahr-, deerz, boo-l, uh, -, bool, uh, -v, a, r, -, dyey].

1. a person who frequents the most fashionable Parisian locales.
2. bon vivant.

boulevardier

/ buːlˈvɑːdɪˌeɪ /

noun

1. (originally in Paris) a fashionable man, esp one who frequents public places

Word History and Origins

Origin of boulevardier¹

From French, dating back to 1875–80; boulevard, -ier ²

Example Sentences

“Sometimes I laughed out loud and said, ‘Randall you are so crazy!’ — as though we were having a drink — boulevardiers! — and he had just related a hilarious anecdote.

From Seattle Times

He “moves through the New York social scene with the charm and class of a boulevardier,” New York Times sports columnist Dave Anderson once wrote.

From Washington Post

Nothing in his recent life as a traveling salesman and occasional boulevardier suggested much taste for hearty adventure.

From New York Times

A wealthy art dealer and storied boulevardier, Felix knows the name of every maitre d’ in Manhattan, reflexively flirts with every waitress and coyly encourages Laura’s worst fears.

From Washington Post

Started up and driven out of its resting place, the car sounds nothing like a boulevardier, with the popping and spitting and pouring out smoke and brimstone.

From New York Times