Etymology

la belle indifference

Today it means: A paradoxical lack of emotional distress or concern despite the presence of an illness or serious physical symptoms. Full definition →

French la
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  1. French · derived fromla
  2. English todayla belle indifference

From French la + belle + indifférence.

Words from the same roots

Frenchla all →

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