Meaning of clochard | Babel Free

Definitions

A beggar or tramp, especially in France.

Equivalents

Examples

“He nearly fell over the Pont Neuf, enjoyed the conversation and esteem of several hairy clochards, and was finally knocked down by a taxi in the Place Vendôme […]”

“‘Those clochards in Cannes, mostly old soixante-huitards. They see a tribute to modern industrial genius and can't resist giving it a swift kick.’”

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