English–French
“hysterical” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/isteʁik/
Example
Elle devient hystérique quand on critique son travail.
She gets hysterical when her work is criticized.
How to say “hysterical” in French
“Hysterical” in French is hystérique.
An ordinary event becomes an outward emotional storm that is far larger than the event itself.
Example sentences with hystérique
Le public est devenu hystérique pendant le concert.
The audience became overemotional during the concert.
Tips for using hystérique
- In French, hystérique normally carries a critical or negative tone rather than the comic meaning that hysterical may have in English.