empirique
/ɑ̃.pi.ʁik/
The English word empirical is translated into French as empirique.
The adjective empirique is used to describe something that pertains to, is derived from or is testable by observations.
Meaning: pertaining to, derived from, or testable by observations (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective empirique is the same for both masculine and feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɑ̃.pi.ʁik/
Did you know?
- The English word 'empirical' is actually a direct relative of the French empirique, as both were inherited from the Old French version of the term.
- Although empirique describes scientific observation, in common French parlance, calling a person empirique can sometimes imply they are working by trial and error without a formal theoretical framework.
- In French, empirique can describe a type of medical practitioner who relies on experience rather than formal academic theory, similar to the archaic English term 'empiric'.
Examples in context
- Les données empiriques sont basées uniquement sur l'observation.Empirical data is based solely on observation.This sentence shows how to describe empirical data being based solely on observation using empirique.Tatoeba #12329893 by lbdx, translation #2575686 by sans
- Les données empiriques de cette expérience semblent en accord avec les hypothèses théoriques.The empirical data from this experiment seems in line with the theoretical hypotheses.This sentence demonstrates how to state that empirical data from an experiment aligns with theoretical hypotheses using empirique.Tatoeba #11157405 by lbdx, translation #2463488 by Anon
- « Tous les humains sont mortels » est une observation empirique basée sur des millénaires d'expérience."All humans are mortal" is an empirical observation based on millennia of experience.This sentence provides an example of an empirical observation using empirique.Tatoeba #8540525 by Aiji, translation #2514704 by AlanF_US
- Le scientifique a mené une étude empirique pour prouver sa théorie.The scientist conducted an empirical study to prove his theory.
- Les résultats empiriques démontrent l'efficacité du traitement.The empirical results demonstrate the effectiveness of the treatment.
- L'approche empirique permet d'examiner les faits de manière rationnelle.The empirical approach allows for a rational examination of the facts.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing a science research paper in a library.
- HugoTon analyse est-elle basée sur des faits empiriques ?Is your analysis based on empirical facts?
- ChloéOui, j'ai utilisé des données empiriques récentes.Yes, I used recent empirical data.
- HugoC'est une approche très solide pour ta thèse.That is a very solid approach for your thesis.
- ChloéMerci, j'espère que mon professeur appréciera.Thanks, I hope my professor will appreciate it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry empirique, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries empirique, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
