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Discussion in 'French-English Vocabulary / Vocabulaire Français-Anglais' started by Guillaume37, Oct 13, 2007.

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  1. Guillaume37 Senior Member

    Tours
    France / French
    Guillaume37, Oct 13, 2007
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  3. edwingill Senior Member

    England English
    small-time philosopher?
     
    edwingill, Oct 13, 2007
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  4. Phyllogian

    Phyllogian Member

    Anglais
    Or "third-rate." In any case, it's meant as an insult or self-depreciation.
     
    Phyllogian, Mar 20, 2010
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  5. bh7 Senior Member

    Limestone City
    Canada; English
    a beer-hall philosopher
    Source : William Saroyan, The Time of Your Life, paperback ed. back cover
     
    bh7, Mar 21, 2010
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  6. geve

    geve Senior Member

    France, Paris
    France, French
    :thumbsup: This seems to fit very well the other common expression (quite close to "philosophe de bas-étage): la philo(sophie) de comptoir.
     
    geve, Mar 21, 2010
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