casanova

• Nom propre devenu nom commun, désignant un homme séducteur, connu pour ses conquêtes amoureuses et ses aventures romantiques, d'après le personnage historique Giacomo Casanova.

A proper noun referring to a man known for his amorous adventures and romantic conquests, derived from the historical figure Giacomo Casanova.

nom propre

1. Historical figureC1formal

   An Italian adventurer and writer from the 18th century, famous for his numerous romantic and sexual exploits.

   Casanova (personnage historique)

   • Casanova's memoirs provide a detailed account of 18th-century European society.
   • Many books have been written about the life of Giacomo Casanova.
   • He is often remembered as a legendary lover and adventurer.

2. A charming seducerB2informal

   A man who is known for having many romantic or sexual relationships; a womanizer.

   séducteur

   • He thinks he's a real Casanova, but he's just a flirt.
   • The character in the movie was a modern-day Casanova.
   • She warned her friend about the office Casanova.

   Synonymesflirtlothariophilandererplayboyromeoseducerwomanizer

   Antonymesasceticcelibatemonkprude