French word

pratique

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁatik/

Meaning

  • adjectiveconvenient

Example

Ce sac est pratique pour voyager.

This bag is convenient for traveling.

Illustration for pratique (convenient)

More examples

Cette application est pratique pour organiser des rendez-vous.

This app is useful for organizing appointments.

Core concept

A tool or arrangement that removes friction from a task or situation.

Common phrases

  • pratique pour voyager

    useful for traveling

  • pratique au quotidien

    handy in everyday life

Similar words

utile: Useful in helping to achieve a purpose or complete work.
commode: Convenient to use and requiring little time or effort.
fonctionnel: Designed with the needed functions for effective everyday use.
adapté: Appropriate for a specific use or set of circumstances.

Definition in French

Qui rend une action ou une situation facile à accomplir ou à utiliser.

Word origin

French pratique comes from Latin practicus, via Greek praktikos, meaning related to action, and developed the sense of useful or convenient.

Usage tips

  • The usual pattern is pratique pour followed by a noun or infinitive to state the purpose, as in pratique pour voyager.

Other meanings

  • practicaladjective

Opposites

  • incommodeinconvenientadjective
  • gênantbothersomeadjective

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