English–French

“purist” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pyʁist/

Example

Mon ami est un puriste du café.

My friend is a coffee purist.

Illustration for puriste (purist)

How to say “purist” in French

“Purist” in French is puriste.

A strict guardian of an ideal form, whether in language, taste, craft, or another specialized practice.

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

Example sentences with puriste

Ne fais pas le puriste et goûte.

Don't play the purist and have a taste.

Tips for using puriste

  • English "purist" is usually the closest equivalent, while "perfectionist" is broader and need not imply loyalty to a particular standard or form.

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