"la belle indifférence" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From French la + belle + indifférence. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|fr|-}} French Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} la belle indifférence (uncountable)
  1. Alternative spelling of la belle indifference Tags: alt-of, alternative, uncountable Alternative form of: la belle indifference
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