Cassandre
The English phrase cassandra is translated into French as Cassandre.
In French, the name Cassandre is used to describe a person whose warnings or prophecies of doom are ignored by others.
Meaning: person who makes dire predictions (noun)
Did you know?
- In French, you can describe a prediction as cassandrique to denote that it is both accurate and ignored.
- While Cassandre refers to a person, the French also use the term syndrome de Cassandre to describe the psychological frustration of being right but never believed.
- In French political commentary, a Cassandre is often contrasted with a polyanniste, someone who displays an unrealistic or blind optimism.
Examples in context
- Permettez-moi de vous présenter Cassandra,Allow me to introduce Cassandra,
- Il joue les Cassandre à chaque réunion.He plays the Cassandra at every meeting.
- Ne sois pas une Cassandre, tout va bien.Don't be a Cassandra, everything is fine.
- Elle est devenue une véritable Cassandre pour l'entreprise.She has become a true Cassandra for the company.
Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are discussing a colleague's constant pessimism at work.
- HugoMarc est une vraie Cassandre avec ce projet.Marc is a real Cassandra with this project.
- ChloéC'est vrai, il ne voit que les problèmes.It's true, he only sees the problems.
- HugoIl prédit toujours la catastrophe.He always predicts catastrophe.
- ChloéSon pessimisme finit par être épuisant.His pessimism is becoming exhausting.
