boulevardier

American  

[bool-uh-vahr-deer, boo-luh-, bool^uh-var-dyey] / ˌbʊl ə vɑrˈdɪər, ˌbu lə-, bulə varˈdyeɪ /

noun

plural

boulevardiers

1. a person who frequents the most fashionable Parisian locales.

2. bon vivant.

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boulevardier British  

/ buːlˈvɑːdɪˌeɪ /

noun

1. (originally in Paris) a fashionable man, esp one who frequents public places

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Etymology

Origin of boulevardier

From French, dating back to 1875–80; boulevard, -ier ²

Example Sentences

Nothing in his recent life as a traveling salesman and occasional boulevardier suggested much taste for hearty adventure.

From New York Times • Nov. 17, 2020

A wealthy art dealer and storied boulevardier, Felix knows the name of every maitre d’ in Manhattan, reflexively flirts with every waitress and coyly encourages Laura’s worst fears.

From Washington Post • Oct. 6, 2020

"The moon’s souvenir / the boulevardier / a ballerina on the promenade," he wrote on Instagram.

From Fox News • Oct. 8, 2019

Trump used more hand gestures than an Italian boulevardier.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2017

But the students now are uneasy with the fear of ridicule, and more often they walk in bowler hats and the neat coats of the boulevardier.

From The Magician by Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset)