English–French

“historic” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/istoʁik/

Example

C'est un événement historique pour la ville.

It is a historic event for the city.

Illustration for historique (historic)

How to say “historic” in French

“Historic” in French is historique.

A link between a significant past and the present.

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

Example sentences with historique

Le quartier historique attire des touristes.

The historic district attracts tourists.

Tips for using historique

  • Historique has a silent initial h, so it takes elision in l'historique and liaison after plural or other linking words.

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