typique
/ti.pik/
The English word "typical" is translated into French as typique.
typique is used to describe something that is normal or to be expected. When you want to say that something is "typical of" a person or a thing, use the preposition de instead of pour.
Meaning: normal, to be expected (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective typique is the same for both masculine and feminine singular forms. To make the adjective plural, add an 's' to form typiques.
How do you pronounce it?
typique is pronounced /ti.pik/. It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- Although typique describes a type, the word type in French is also used as a slang noun to describe a 'guy' or 'fellow'.
- While English speakers often use 'typical' to describe someone's predictable behavior, in French, describing a person as typique can sometimes imply they are a 'stereotypical' or 'clichéd' example of a certain group.
- While typique describes what is characteristic, French speakers often use classique to describe a 'typical' situation or a 'textbook' example of a problem.
Examples in context
- C'est un Japonais typique.He is a typical Japanese.This sentence shows the use of typique to describe a person.Tatoeba #1383051 by sacredceltic, translation #301749 by CK
- C'est un bourreau de travail typique.He's a typical workhorse.This sentence uses typique to describe a workhorse.Tatoeba #7698006 by Maxence, translation #2966804 by AlanF_US
- Ces mots sont typiques de sa personne.Such words are so typical for him.This sentence demonstrates the correct use of the preposition de with typiques.Tatoeba #3427577 by Micsmithel, translation #41290 by Liface
- Ce plat est typique de la région.This dish is typical of the region.
- Ce monument est représentatif du style architectural de l'époque.This monument is representative of the architectural style of that era.
- Ces coutumes sont tout à fait françaises.These customs are completely French.
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Example conversation
Chloé and Hugo are discussing the weather in a coastal town.
- ChloéCe temps pluvieux est typique de la région.This rainy weather is typical of the region.
- HugoOui, c'est tout à fait normal ici.Yes, it is completely normal here.
- ChloéTu es habitué à ce genre de météo ?Are you used to this kind of weather?
- HugoOui, je ne suis pas surpris.Yes, I am not surprised.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry typique, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
