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mythique

mythical, legendary

adjective mee-TEEK Rare

Origin: Greek 'mythos' (myth)

Also means

iconic, legendary (informal)

Usage Note

Mythique covers both its literal sense (relating to myth, as in un héros mythique) and a colloquial intensifier meaning 'legendary' or 'iconic' (ce concert était mythique!). It is invariable for gender — the feminine form is also mythique. The noun is le mythe.

Examples

"C'est un personnage mythique de la littérature française."

Natural Translation

It is a legendary character in French literature.

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