Bookish

"Bookish" in French

bouquineur

(given to reading; fond of study)

cuistre

(characterized by a method of expression generally found in books)

formaliste

(characterized by a method of expression generally found in books)

littéraire

(characterized by a method of expression generally found in books)

livresque

(characterized by a method of expression generally found in books)

pédant

(characterized by a method of expression generally found in books)

rat de bibliothèque

(given to reading; fond of study)

scolaire

(characterized by a method of expression generally found in books)

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