French word

dramatique

Pronunciation

IPA/dʁamatik/

Meaning

  • adjectivedramatic

Example

Le match a été dramatique.

The match was dramatic.

Illustration for dramatique (dramatic)

More examples

La situation est devenue dramatique.

The situation has become dramatic.

Core concept

A turning point where events tighten rapidly and emotions rise to a high point.

Common phrases

  • situation dramatique

    dramatic situation

  • réaction dramatique

    dramatic reaction

  • changement dramatique

    dramatic change

Similar words

émouvant: Moving enough to provoke tears or sympathy.
palpitant: So tense or exciting that the heart seems to race.
spectaculaire: Strikingly flashy or impressive in appearance or effect.

Definition in French

Qui suscite une forte émotion ou une grande tension, comme un événement spectaculaire ou tragique.

Word origin

French dramatique comes from Latin dramaticus, borrowed from Greek dramatikos and related to drama, meaning action or performance.

Usage tips

  • In French, dramatique can describe a grave or tragic situation as well as an emotionally intense event, so it is not limited to theater.

Other meanings

  • seriousadjective
  • theatricaladjective

Opposites

  • banalordinaryadjective
  • anodintrivialadjective

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