French Conversation · Level 26
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French word
magnétique
Pronunciation
IPA/maɲetik/
Meaning
- adjectivemagnetic
Example
L'aiguille est magnétique.
The needle is magnetic.
More examples
Sa personnalité est magnétique.
His personality is magnetic.
Core concept
A magnetic pull drawing a metal needle and, figuratively, a person's attention.
Common phrases
carte magnétique
magnetic card
objet magnétique
magnetic object
champ magnétique
magnetic field
Similar words
attrayant: Appealing because of an attractive appearance or favorable conditions.
séduisant: Alluring in appearance or manner and able to captivate another person.
fascinant: Extremely intriguing or surprising, making it hard to look away.
charmant: Warm and appealing in a way that naturally inspires fondness.
Definition in French
Qui possède du magnétisme, c'est-à-dire capable d'attirer des objets par une force magnétique et, par extension, susceptible d'exercer une forte attraction sur des personnes ou des choses.
Word origin
French magnétique comes from Latin magneticus, from Greek magnētikos, derived from mágnēs, a lodestone associated with Magnesia.
Usage tips
- Magnétique has the same singular form for masculine and feminine nouns, while the plural form is magnétiques.
Other meanings
- attractiveadjective
Related words
- magnétismemagnetismnoun
- magnétisermagnetizeverb