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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