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basique

basic, simple

adjective bah-ZEEK Rare

Also means

basic (chemistry)

Usage Note

Basique has a traditional meaning in chemistry (alkaline) and a modern colloquial sense borrowed from English — meaning plain, unoriginal, or lacking flair (un style basique). The colloquial usage is widespread among younger speakers and considered informal.

Examples

"Son style est vraiment trop basique."

Natural Translation

His style is really too basic.

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