French word

psychique

Pronunciation

IPA/psiʃik/

Meaning

  • adjectivemental

Example

Après la réunion, il ressent une fatigue psychique.

After the meeting, he feels mentally fatigued.

Illustration for psychique (mental)

More examples

Sa santé psychique s'est améliorée.

His mental health has improved.

Core concept

A sphere of the mind and inner life viewed apart from the body.

Common phrases

  • fatigue psychique

    mental fatigue

  • santé psychique

    mental health

  • trouble psychique

    mental disorder

Similar words

mental: Relating to thinking, reasoning, or other intellectual activity.
émotionnel: Relating to feelings and changes in emotional state.
psychologique: Relating to the mind as studied in psychology.

Definition in French

Désigne ce qui appartient à l'esprit ou à la vie intérieure, par opposition au physique.

Word origin

French psychique ultimately derives from Greek psukhikos, based on psukhē, meaning 'soul' or 'mind', and entered French as a learned formation.

Usage tips

  • French psychique usually concerns mental life, whereas English psychic often suggests extrasensory abilities; French uses paranormal for that sense.

Other meanings

  • psychicadjective

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