falstaff

• Nom propre désignant un personnage dissolu des pièces de William Shakespeare, devenu symbole de la vantardise, de la goinfrerie et de la débauche.

A proper noun referring to a dissolute character from the plays of William Shakespeare.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Shakespearean characterB2formal

   A fictional character in several of William Shakespeare's plays, notably Henry IV and The Merry Wives of Windsor, known for his wit, boastfulness, and love of food and drink.

   Falstaff (personnage shakespearien)

   • Falstaff is one of Shakespeare's most memorable comic characters.
   • In Henry IV, Falstaff serves as a foil to Prince Hal.
   • The character of Falstaff is known for his humorous and often cynical observations.

2. A fat, jolly, and roguish personC1informal

   Used to describe a person who is overweight, jovial, and somewhat unscrupulous, reminiscent of the Shakespearean character.

   Falstaff

   • He was a bit of a Falstaff, always telling stories and drinking ale.
   • The old man was a Falstaffian figure, full of laughter and mischief.
   • She called him a Falstaff because of his love for good food and tall tales.