English–French
“philosophical” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/filozofik/
Example
Cette idée me semble philosophique.
This idea seems philosophical.
How to say “philosophical” in French
“Philosophical” in French is philosophique.
A thoughtful view that looks beneath ordinary events for their underlying meaning.
Example sentences with philosophique
Sa réponse était trop philosophique pour être utile.
His answer was too philosophical to be useful.
Tips for using philosophique
- Philosophique can describe a profoundly reflective idea outside academic philosophy, but its tone is often more formal than philosophical in casual English.