English–French

“relic” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁəlik/

Example

C'est une relique ancienne.

It is an ancient relic.

Illustration for relique (relic)

How to say “relic” in French

“Relic” in French is relique.

An old surviving object carried forward as a tangible trace of a vanished world.

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

Example sentences with relique

Cette vieille relique a été transmise dans la famille.

This old relic has been passed down in the family.

Tips for using relique

  • In figurative French, une relique du passé can describe an institution, habit, or object that survives from an earlier period.

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