French Conversation · Level 20
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French word
tonique
Pronunciation
IPA/tonik/
Meaning
- adjectiveenergetic
Example
Il se sent tonique ce matin.
He feels energetic this morning.
More examples
Après le sport, elle se sent tonique.
After the workout, she feels full of energy.
Core concept
A lively, vigorous state that makes physical activity feel easy.
Common phrases
se sentir tonique
feel full of energy
être tonique
be full of energy
Similar words
énergique: Energetic, lively, and physically active.
dynamique: Dynamic and vigorous, with energetic movement and action.
alerte: Alert and quick to notice things or respond.
vif: Lively and quick, with sharp movements or reactions.
Definition in French
Qui a de l'énergie et de la vigueur.
Word origin
The adjective tonique entered French through Latin tonicus from Greek tonikos, formed from tonos for tension or tautness.
Usage tips
- The final e in tonique is silent, and the word ends with the sound /k/.
Other meanings
- tonicadjective
Opposites
- fatiguéwearyadjective
Related words
- tonifiertone upverb
- tonifiantenergizingadjective
- tonicitétonicitynoun