flandrin

This is the 4788th most frequent Dutch word.


flandrin

A tall, lanky, awkward man.


Here, 'flandrin' signifies a tall and slender individual, specifically in a descriptive manner.

De flandrin liep trots over het strand.

The lanky person walked proudly across the beach.


In this sentence, 'flandrin' is used as a nickname implying slenderness, likely with affectionate or playful connotation.

Hij wordt vaak een flandrin genoemd door zijn vrienden.

He is often called a lanky person by his friends.


Here, 'flandrin' identifies a figure in art, emphasizing tall and thin characteristics possibly relating to style or perspective in the artwork.

Het schilderij toont een flandrin in een landschap.

The painting depicts a lanky person in a landscape.