French word

mystique

Pronunciation

IPA/mistik/

Meaning

  • adjectivemystical

Example

Il y a une ambiance mystique dans ce lieu.

There is a mystical atmosphere in this place.

Illustration for mystique (mystical)

More examples

Des chants donnaient une dimension mystique à la cérémonie.

Some songs gave the ceremony a mystical dimension.

Core concept

A sacred or inward atmosphere that feels beyond ordinary explanation.

Common phrases

  • une expérience mystique

    a mystical experience

  • un lieu mystique

    a mystical location

Similar words

spirituel: Involving the spirit, soul, or inner life rather than material concerns.
religieux: Showing a direct connection with religious belief or observance.
mystérieux: Appearing puzzling because its nature or cause is unclear.
sacré: Holy and treated as too important to touch, damage, or profane.

Definition in French

Qui renvoie à une impression de mystère liée au sacré, à la foi ou à une expérience intérieure.

Word origin

French mystique comes from Greek mystikos, meaning connected with secret rites, through Latin mysticus, and retains a link with religious mystery and inner spiritual experience.

Usage tips

  • The adjective mystique has the same form with masculine and feminine nouns, as in un lieu mystique and une expérience mystique.

Other meanings

  • mystiquenoun
  • mysticnoun

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