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chained_bear commented on the word état d'âme
State of the soul.
"'His expression, his daily mood, his tone of voice are naturally, automatically and universally observed—not out of curiosity or intense personal interest but as any man ... subject to the weather frequently looks at the sky. Note: This reminds me of my boss in my department at work. Now except as a friend I am not particularly subject to the great man's state of mind, his état d'âme, yet I find myself curiously affected...'"
--Patrick O'Brian, Blue at the Mizzen, 165
March 27, 2008
sionnach commented on the word état d'âme
So if one were to effect a violent change in the state of someone else's soul, it could be referred to as a coup d'état d'âme.
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March 27, 2008
reesetee commented on the word état d'âme
Hahaha! Good one, sionnach, as usual!
March 27, 2008