French Conversation · Level 43
75 words
French word
surnaturel
Pronunciation
IPA/syʁnatyʁɛl/
Meaning
- adjectivesupernatural
Example
Il dit qu'il a vu quelque chose de surnaturel.
He says he saw something supernatural.
More examples
La maison dégage une ambiance surnaturelle.
The house exudes a supernatural atmosphere.
Core concept
An event or force that seems to cross the limits of the natural world.
Common phrases
rencontre surnaturelle
supernatural encounter
atmosphère surnaturelle
supernatural atmosphere
Similar words
étrange: Unusual in a way that seems strange.
mystérieux: Enigmatic because its cause or reason is unclear.
bizarre: Strikingly odd in appearance or behavior.
inexplicable: Impossible to explain through logic or common sense.
Definition in French
Qui paraît provenir d'un ordre au-delà du naturel et englobe des événements jugés inexplicables.
Word origin
Surnaturel combines the French prefix sur-, from Latin super, with naturel, from Latin naturalis and natura, expressing what lies beyond nature.
Usage tips
- The adjective is surnaturel with a masculine singular noun but surnaturelle with a feminine singular noun.