Where does “bien-pensant” come from?
bien-pensant (English) comes from English bien pensant, from French bien-pensant — self-righteous, bien pensant; bien pensant.
bien-pensant (English): Alternative form of bien pensant
Definitions
- Alternative form of bien pensant
Ancestry of “bien-pensant”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | bien pensant | Right-thinking, orthodox, conformist; A person... |
| 2 | French | bien-pensant | self-righteous, bien pensant; bien pensant |