French word

pacha

Pronunciation

IPA/paʃa/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpasha

Example

Il vit comme un pacha.

He lives like a pasha.

Illustration for pacha (pasha)

More examples

Depuis qu'il a vendu son entreprise, il vit comme un pacha.

Since he sold his company, he lives like a pasha.

Core concept

A pampered person enjoying an easy life with practical burdens handled by others.

Common phrases

  • vivre comme un pacha

    live like a pasha

  • être un pacha

    be a pasha

Similar words

chouchou: A much-adored person who is fussed over by those around them.
favori: A favored person who receives special treatment.
protégé: A person who receives help and protection from an older patron.

Definition in French

Personne choyée qui reçoit beaucoup de soins et vit confortablement sans s'occuper des soucis pratiques.

Word origin

The French noun pacha was borrowed from Turkish paşa, originally a title in the Ottoman Empire, and its figurative meaning grew from the title's privileged status.

Usage tips

  • Comme un pacha is a fixed comparison, as in vivre comme un pacha, and it often carries a light teasing tone rather than formal praise.

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