French word

emblématique

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃blematik/

Meaning

  • adjectivesymbolic

Example

Ce monument est emblématique de la ville.

This monument is symbolic of the city.

Illustration for emblématique (symbolic)

More examples

Une affiche emblématique attire l'attention.

An iconic poster attracts attention.

Core concept

A landmark, person, or idea that instantly stands for a wider place, group, or concept.

Common phrases

  • film emblématique

    iconic film

  • chanson emblématique

    iconic song

  • personnage emblématique

    iconic character

Similar words

typique: Showing features commonly found in a particular type or situation.
représentatif: Showing the qualities that represent a group or whole.
symbolique: Serving as a sign that conveys another meaning or idea.
caractéristique: Having a distinctive quality that sets a thing or person apart.

Definition in French

Qui sert de symbole et résume ce qui caractérise fortement une idée, un lieu ou une personne.

Word origin

Emblématique is formed from French emblème with -atique; emblème comes through Latin emblema from Greek émblema, meaning an insertion or ornament.

Usage tips

  • Emblématique takes de before what it represents, as in emblématique de la ville.

Other meanings

  • representativeadjective

Opposites

  • négligeablenegligibleadjective

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