French Conversation · Level 62
76 words
French word
idyllique
Pronunciation
IPA/idilik/
Meaning
- adjectiveidyllic
Example
Le village est idyllique.
The village is idyllic.
More examples
Le chemin longeait un champ idyllique.
The path ran alongside an idyllic field.
Core concept
A quiet rural scene with simple, unhurried life and no visible disturbance.
Common phrases
un village idyllique
an idyllic village
un paysage idyllique
an idyllic landscape
une vie idyllique
an idyllic life
Similar words
calme: Quiet, with very little noise or movement.
tranquille: Calm and restful in the mind or surroundings.
Definition in French
Qui décrit un lieu, un paysage ou une vie qui dégage calme, simplicité et absence d'agitation, souvent associé à la campagne.
Word origin
French idyllique derives from idylle, from Latin idyllium and Greek eidyllion, meaning a short pastoral poem.
Usage tips
- Idyllique is somewhat literary or idealizing in everyday French, where paisible or calme often sounds more natural.