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symbolique

symbolic

adjective noun seem-bo-LEEK Rare
Arts & Culture Literature

Also means

nominal (token)

Usage Note

Symbolique as an adjective describes something representing more than its literal value — un geste symbolique is a token gesture. As a feminine noun (la symbolique) it refers to the system of symbols belonging to a culture or field, e.g. la symbolique chrétienne (Christian symbolism). The adverb is symboliquement.

Examples

"C'est un geste purement symbolique."

Natural Translation

It is a purely symbolic gesture.

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