French word

mythique

Pronunciation

IPA/mitik/

Meaning

  • adjectivelegendary

Example

C'est un joueur mythique.

He is a legendary player.

Illustration for mythique (legendary)

More examples

Ce film est mythique.

This film is legendary.

Core concept

A person, object, or event treated as legendary, whether rooted in myth or made extraordinary by reputation.

Common phrases

  • un joueur mythique

    a legendary player

  • un film mythique

    a legendary film

  • un héros mythique

    a legendary hero

  • un lieu mythique

    a legendary place

Similar words

légendaire: Famous for generations and regarded as exceptionally special.
extraordinaire: Exceptionally striking and sure to attract strong attention.
fabuleux: Unrealistically beautiful and wonderfully impressive.

Definition in French

Qui appartient au mythe ou qui évoque une légende ; désigne une personne, un objet ou un événement d'une renommée ou d'une qualité exceptionnelle.

Word origin

The adjective entered French through Latin mythicus from Greek muthikos, based on muthos, meaning 'story' or 'myth'.

Usage tips

  • In modern French, mythique often intensifies praise for a real person or event and need not imply a literal myth.

Other meanings

  • mythologicaladjective
  • fictionaladjective

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