No. 5,681 in French
casper
The French word "casper" is slang for a person who disappears or avoids social interactions, derived from the ghost character Casper.
In a sentence
Mon ami m'a raconté une histoire si effrayante qu'il m'a fait penser à Casper, le gentil fantôme.
My friend told me such a scary story that it made me think of Casper, the friendly ghost.
Here, 'Casper' refers to a specific character known for being a friendly ghost, illustrating a cultural reference.
Quand je suis entré dans la pièce sombre, j'ai pensé que j'avais vu Casper.
When I entered the dark room, I thought I saw Casper.
In this sentence, 'Casper' is used to evoke the imagery of a ghostly presence, relating to its association as a ghost.
Tu fais souvent le Casper en évitant les réunions sociales.
You often act like Casper by avoiding social gatherings.
Here, 'Casper' metaphorically implies someone who disappears or is not present, deriving from the notion of being ghost-like.
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