French word

atlantique

Pronunciation

IPA/atlɑ̃tik/

Meaning

  • adjectiveAtlantic

Example

La côte atlantique est très belle.

The Atlantic coast is very beautiful.

Illustration for atlantique (Atlantic)

More examples

Nous avons passé la journée à la plage atlantique.

We spent the day at the Atlantic beach.

Core concept

The open Atlantic and the shores, weather, and sea life shaped by its presence.

Common phrases

  • la côte atlantique

    Atlantic coast

  • la plage atlantique

    Atlantic beach

Similar words

maritime: Relating to the sea or maritime activities.
océanique: Relating to oceans or the open ocean.

Definition in French

Relatif à l'Atlantique, en particulier ce qui appartient à ou borde cet océan.

Word origin

French atlantique is a learned borrowing from Latin Atlanticus, from Greek Atlantikos, meaning related to Atlas.

Usage tips

  • The adjective normally follows the noun, as in la côte atlantique, although l'océan Atlantique is the standard name of the ocean.

Other meanings

  • Atlantic Oceannoun

Opposites

Related words

  • AtlantiqueAtlantic Oceannoun

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