Insouciance By Deane Barker • October 30, 2023 • Definition: state of nonchalance or indifference It’s French for “not anxious” Why I Looked It Up From Information Hunters: To the men who had been in distant outpoints, Paris was a wonder. Eating real meals, taking in shows, and strolling the streets, they marveled at the beauty and insouciance of the city. Not quite sure of the meaning there, honestly.