Bête

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-05 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-02-09

Identity

Nickname for someone in Marie's household who makes tactless comments.

Diary References

1874

• February 9: "Bête a même touché le personnage sacré" - Bête even touched on the sacred person (Hamilton) when Marie said Finot was ugly.

Context

• Family member or close household figure
• Makes inappropriate comments
• Dares to discuss Hamilton, Marie's "sacred person"
• "Bête" means "beast" or "stupid" in French