French word

quantique

Pronunciation

IPA/kwɑ̃tik/

Meaning

  • adjectivequantum

Example

Il a entendu parler d'un ordinateur quantique.

He heard about a quantum computer.

Illustration for quantique (quantum)

More examples

Cette avancée constitue un saut quantique pour notre façon de travailler.

This advance represents a quantum leap in the way we work.

Core concept

A microscopic world where possible states and energy changes come in distinct steps.

Common phrases

  • saut quantique

    quantum leap

  • ordinateur quantique

    quantum computer

Similar words

minuscule: Extremely small in size or amount.
microscopique: Relating to a scale too small to be seen with the naked eye.
petit: Small in size.
atomique: Relating to atoms or atomic events.

Definition in French

Relatif aux phénomènes décrits par la théorie quantique, notamment aux états et transitions discrets des systèmes microscopiques.

Word origin

Quantique is formed from Latin quantum, meaning 'how much', with the adjective-forming suffix -ique.

Usage tips

  • In French, quantique usually follows the noun in phrases such as ordinateur quantique and physique quantique.

Other meanings

  • quantum-mechanicaladjective

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