philosophe

American  

[fil-uh-sof, fil-uh-zof, fee-law-zawf] / ˈfɪl əˌsɒf, ˌfɪl əˈzɒf, fi lɔˈzɔf /

noun

plural

philosophes

1. any of the popular French intellectuals or social philosophers of the 18th century, as Diderot, Rousseau, or Voltaire.

2. a philosophaster.

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Etymology

Origin of philosophe

Borrowed into English from French around 1770–80

Example Sentences

And in the kitchen for both the cafe and the dining room is a new chef, Matt Aita, who previously worked at Daniel, Le Philosophe and Chefs Club.

From New York Times • Mar. 13, 2018

At Lafayette, from Andrew Carmellini, the service felt offhand and undertrained while the interpretations of French cuisine were less compelling and original than those at Le Philosophe or Calliope in the same neighborhood.

From New York Times • Dec. 23, 2013

Philosophe Durant poses big questions, gives plausible answers.

From Time Magazine Archive

During our stay of about a week at Philosophe the village was quiet.

From Q.6.a and Other places Recollections of 1916, 1917 and 1918 by Buckley, Francis

As to 'Le Philosophe sous les toits,' Miss Faith," said Mr. Linden, touching the horse with his whip, "there are just two things to be said.

From Say and Seal, Volume I by Warner, Susan