magnétique
magnetic
adjective mag-neh-TEEK Rare
Origin: Greek 'magnetikos'
Usage Note
Magnétique is used both in physics (a magnetic field = un champ magnétique) and figuratively to describe a compelling or charismatic presence (un charme magnétique). La bande magnétique is a magnetic strip (on a credit card). The noun magnétisme ('magnetism') carries both the scientific and figurative senses.
Examples
"Il a une personnalité vraiment magnétique."
Natural Translation
He has a truly magnetic personality.
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