belle époque

English

Proper noun

the belle époque

  1. Alternative spelling of Belle Époque.

Polish

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from French Belle Époque.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛl ɛˈpɔk/
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Proper noun

belle époque f (indeclinable)

  1. (historical) Belle Époque
  2. (by extension, figuratively) auspicious, happy period in someone's life

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