French Conversation · Level 14
89 words
French word
panoramique
Pronunciation
IPA/panoʁamik/
Meaning
- adjectivepanoramic
Example
De la colline, on a une vue panoramique sur la vallée.
From the hill, you get a panoramic view of the valley.
More examples
Mon ordinateur a un écran panoramique pour regarder des films.
My computer has a panoramic screen for watching movies.
Core concept
A broad outlook linking separate parts into one intelligible view.
Common phrases
point de vue panoramique
panoramic view
écran panoramique
panoramic screen
Similar words
large: Having enough width or space to feel open and spacious.
général: Relating to an entire subject or matter rather than just one part.
Definition in French
Qui qualifie une perspective d'ensemble sur un sujet, mettant l'accent sur la globalité plutôt que sur les détails.
Word origin
The French adjective panoramique was formed from panorama by adding -ique, and panorama is based on Greek words for "all" and "sight."
Usage tips
- Panoramique also applies to abstract subjects, as in une analyse panoramique, where it signals broad coverage rather than a physical view.
Opposites
- limitélimitedadjective
- restreintrestrictedadjective
Related words
- panoramapanoramanoun