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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