English–French

“dandy” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/dɑ̃di/

Example

C'est un dandy.

He is a dandy.

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How to say “dandy” in French

“Dandy” in French is dandy.

A conspicuously elegant man whose clothing and social conduct are part of his public image.

Full entry for dandy: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with dandy

Il se comporte comme un dandy en soirée.

He behaves like a dandy at the party.

Tips for using dandy

  • In French, dandy can be admiring or ironic, so the surrounding context determines whether it praises or mocks the man's style.

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