English–French

“exotic” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛgzotik/

Example

Elle porte une robe exotique.

She is wearing an exotic dress.

Illustration for exotique (exotic)

How to say “exotic” in French

“Exotic” in French is exotique.

A striking style whose colors, design, or origin feels outside the local norm.

Full entry for exotique: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with exotique

Elle a acheté un parfum exotique.

She bought an exotic perfume.

Tips for using exotique

  • Applied to a person, exotique can suggest distance or otherness, so it is more neutral with objects, food, clothing, or decoration.

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