French word

philosophique

Pronunciation

IPA/filozofik/

Meaning

  • adjectivephilosophical

Example

Cette idée me semble philosophique.

This idea seems philosophical.

Illustration for philosophique (philosophical)

More examples

Sa réponse était trop philosophique pour être utile.

His answer was too philosophical to be useful.

Core concept

A thoughtful view that looks beneath ordinary events for their underlying meaning.

Common phrases

  • discussion philosophique

    philosophical discussion

  • point de vue philosophique

    philosophical point of view

  • texte philosophique

    philosophical text

Similar words

profond: Showing deep insight and avoiding superficial thought or feeling.
réfléchi: Carefully considered before a decision or action is made.
abstrait: Existing as an idea rather than in a concrete or physical form.
sérieux: Calm and earnest, with little room for joking.

Definition in French

Qui concerne la philosophie ou qui exprime une réflexion profonde sur le sens des choses.

Word origin

The adjective philosophique derives from French philosophie, which comes through Latin philosophia from Greek philosophia, meaning love of wisdom.

Usage tips

  • Philosophique can describe a profoundly reflective idea outside academic philosophy, but its tone is often more formal than philosophical in casual English.

Opposites

Related words

  • philosophiephilosophynoun
  • philosophiquementphilosophicallyadverb

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