/fɔ.ʁ‿ɑ̃ tɛm/
good at translation (especially into Latin and Ancient Greek); nerdy
Literally, “strong in translation.” Traditionally, students skilled at the school exercises called thème latin (“translating into Latin”) and thème grec (“translating into Ancient Greek”) are considered to be the best of all.
person who is good at translation (especially into Latin and Ancient Greek); nerd, egghead
Synonyms: intello
Literally, “strong in translation.” Traditionally, students skilled at the school exercises called thème latin (“translating into Latin”) and thème grec (“translating into Ancient Greek”) are considered to be the best of all.