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critique

critic, criticism

noun adjective kree-TEEK Less Common
Arts & Culture Literature

Origin: Greek kritikos (able to discern)

Also means

critical (adjective)

Usage Note

critique is both a noun (une critique = a review or a critic) and an adjective (un point critique = a critical point). The noun is feminine when it means a review or criticism, and masculine/feminine when referring to a person (le/la critique). La critique as a collective noun means 'the critics' or 'critical reception'.

Examples

"La critique a bien accueilli son dernier film."

Natural Translation

The critics received her latest film well.

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