Quaint Term For A Boyfriend From The French Crossword Clue — 4 Letters

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BEAU
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"Beau" is a quaint/old-fashioned term for a boyfriend or suitor, borrowed directly from the French word meaning "handsome/beautiful." It fits perfectly as a 4-letter answer.

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CHERFrench term of endearment meaning 'dear,' sometimes used affectionately for a boyfriend, but less standard in English crosswords for this clue.

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