bon sauvage

French

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /bɔ̃ so.vaʒ/

Noun

bon sauvage m (plural bons sauvages)

  1. noble savage (stock character embodying the concept of an idealized indigene or outsider who has not been corrupted by civilization and therefore symbolizes humanity's innate goodness)
    le mythe du bon sauvage ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)
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