belle epoque

English - English

Definition of belle epoque in English English dictionary

Alternate spelling of Belle Époque

{i} (French) "beautiful era", period in France of elegant and artistic and cultural development during the late 19th century and the early years of the 20th century before World War I

Dutch - English

Definition of belle epoque in Dutch English dictionary

belle époque

English - Spanish

Definition of belle epoque in English Spanish dictionary

(Francés) "bella época", período de desarrollo cultural y artístico en Francia que duró desde fines del siglo XIX hasta principios del siglo XX antes de la I Guerra Mundial

Etymology

[ 'bel ] (noun.) 1622. French, from feminine of beau beautiful; more at BEAU.