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comique

comedian

noun adjective koh-MEEK Rare

Origin: Latin 'comicus'

Also means

comic, funny

Usage Note

Comique works as both a noun ('a comedian') and an adjective ('comic, funny'). The phrase le comique de situation refers to situational comedy. Its feminine form as adjective is unchanged: une scène comique. Do not confuse with comédien, which usually means 'actor'.

Examples

"Ce personnage est vraiment comique."

Natural Translation

This character is really funny.

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