magique
/ma.ʒik/
The English word "magical" is translated into French as magique.
magique is used to describe something that is enchanting.
Meaning: enchanting (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective magique is the same for both masculine and feminine nouns. To form the plural, add an 's' to the end to get magiques.
How do you pronounce it?
/ma.ʒik/
Did you know?
- In French, you might hear someone describe a goal in football as un but magique, which is a common way to praise an incredibly skillful or unexpected play.
- The word magique is a learned borrowing from the Latin magicus, which originally came from the Ancient Greek magikós.
- You should be careful when using magique to describe a person's personality, as it is almost exclusively reserved for objects, experiences, or events rather than human character.
Examples in context
- Ce fut un moment magique.It was a magical moment.This sentence is useful for describing a single magical moment.Tatoeba #12633014 by lbdx, translation #4494376 by CK
- Noël est une période magique de l'année.Christmas is a magical time of the year.This sentence shows how to describe a magical period of time like Christmas.Tatoeba #7067895 by Aiji, translation #5679150 by CK
- En quoi les aimants sont-ils si magiques ?How are magnets so magical?This sentence shows how to use magiques in a plural context.Tatoeba #6590287 by GB3, translation #6589811 by Eccles17
- La forêt est vraiment enchantéeThe forest is truly magical
- C'est super magique iciIt's super magical here.
- C'était vraiment magique!It was truly magical!
- J'ai vécu un moment féerique.I experienced a magical moment.
- Cette soirée a été un véritable enchantement.This evening was a true enchantment.
- L'atmosphère est vraiment magique ici.The atmosphere is truly magical here.
- Cet endroit dégage une ambiance féerique.This place has a fairy-like ambiance.
- C'était un lieu ensorcelantIt was a magical place
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Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are walking through a beautiful forest at twilight.
- LéaCette forêt est vraiment magique.This forest is truly magical.
- GabrielOui, l'atmosphère est incroyable.Yes, the atmosphere is incredible.
- LéaOn dirait un conte de fées.It looks like a fairy tale.
- GabrielTu as raison, c'est merveilleux.You are right, it is wonderful.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry magique, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries magique, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
