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esthétique

aesthetic, relating to beauty

adjective noun es-teh-TEEK Rare

Origin: Greek aisthētikos

Also means

aesthetics (as a noun)

Usage Note

Esthétique functions as both adjective and noun. As a noun (l'esthétique), it refers to the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty, or to a particular visual style. Une esthéticienne is a beautician. The related adjective esthétisant means 'overly concerned with aesthetics'.

Examples

"Le design de ce bâtiment est très esthétique."

Natural Translation

The design of this building is very aesthetic.

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