French word

esthétique

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛstetik/

Meaning

  • adjectiveaesthetic

Example

Ce tableau est esthétique.

This painting is aesthetically pleasing.

Illustration for esthétique (aesthetic)

More examples

Le nouveau site a un design esthétique.

The new site has a visually appealing design.

Core concept

A designed whole in which shape, color, texture, or proportion works together to create a pleasing impression.

Common phrases

  • très esthétique

    very visually appealing

  • un design esthétique

    a visually appealing design

Similar words

beau: Clearly beautiful in appearance or overall look.
joli: Pretty and appealing in a pleasantly cute way.
charmant: Charming and likeable, with an appealing touch of warmth.
raffiné: Delicate and refined, with an elegant finish.

Definition in French

Qui a une qualité visuelle ou formelle jugée belle, harmonieuse ou raffinée.

Word origin

The French word esthétique entered philosophical usage through learned European forms derived from Greek aisthēsis, meaning perception or sensation.

Usage tips

  • The plural form is esthétiques, although its final s is normally silent, so singular and plural are usually pronounced alike.

Other meanings

  • aestheticsnoun
  • aesthetic appealnoun

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