télépathe

telepath

noun teh-leh-PAT Rare

Origin: Greek tele (far) + pathos (feeling)

Usage Note

Télépathe can function as either a noun or an adjective; as an adjective it is invariable (elle est télépathe). The related noun télépathie (f) and adjective télépathique are more frequent. It is used in both scientific-sceptical discourse and in fantasy or science-fiction contexts.

Examples

"Le personnage est un télépathe puissant."

Natural Translation

The character is a powerful telepath.

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