No. 7,750 in French

sade

"Sade" in French typically means "simple" or "plain" (often referring to food or style).

In a sentence

Ce roman est très 'sadien' dans son approche philosophique.
This novel is very 'sadistic' in its philosophical approach.
The word 'sadien' here relates to the philosophy or works of Marquis de Sade, indicating its thematic or stylistic connection.
L'écrivain a exploré des thèmes 'sadiens' dans son dernier ouvrage.
The writer explored 'sadistic' themes in their latest work.
In this sentence, 'sadiens' as an adjective refers to the themes inspired by or akin to those in Marquis de Sade's work.
Le débat sur les idées 'sadiennes' est toujours d'actualité.
The debate about 'Sadean' ideas is still ongoing.
The term 'sadiennes' denotes ideas or concepts derived from or related to the Marquis de Sade's philosophical stance, often discussing morality and human nature.

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