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mystérieux

mysterious

adjective mees-teh-RYUH Less Common

Usage Note

Mystérieux becomes mystérieuse in the feminine. The adverb mystérieusement (mysteriously) is long but common. Faire le mystérieux (to act mysterious) describes someone who is being deliberately secretive or coy.

Examples

"Elle a reçu un message mystérieux ce soir."

Natural Translation

She received a mysterious message this evening.

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