French Conversation · Level 35
75 words
French word
poétique
Pronunciation
IPA/poetik/
Meaning
- adjectivepoetic
Example
C'est tellement poétique.
It is so poetic.
More examples
L'éclairage créait une atmosphère poétique dans le café.
The lighting created a poetic ambiance in the cafe.
Core concept
Words, images, or surroundings that seem to open into a vivid inner world.
Common phrases
une ambiance poétique
a poetic ambiance
une phrase poétique
a poetic sentence
Similar words
romantique: Creating a dreamy mood filled with strong affection and emotion.
artistique: Showing an aesthetic sensibility and an atmosphere shaped by art.
émouvant: Moving the heart deeply and stirring strong emotion or tears.
imaginatif: Producing original images and ideas through a rich imagination.
Definition in French
Qui présente des traits propres à la poésie, comme une langue imagée, une émotion vive ou une atmosphère lyrique.
Word origin
French poétique comes through Latin poeticus from Greek poiētikos, which is linked to the idea of creating or composing.
Usage tips
- Poétique can describe a photograph, speech, or atmosphere, and its tone can be admiring or gently ironic.