Dramatiques (en. Dramatic)

/dʁa.ma.tik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Related to drama or tragedy.
The events of this play are particularly dramatic.
Les événements de cette pièce sont particulièrement dramatiques.
Marked, intense, or extreme.
He faces dramatic choices in his life.
Il fait face à des choix dramatiques dans sa vie.
Specific to circumstances that evoke deep emotion.
The abandonment of a child in the film was a dramatic moment.
L'abandon d'un enfant dans le film était un moment dramatique.

Etymology

From Latin 'dramaticus', which comes from Greek 'dramatikos'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dramatic situation
A situation charged with emotions or tensions.
situation dramatique
dramatic scene
A scene that creates a strong impression on the audience.
scène dramatique
dramatic reaction
An excessive reaction to a situation.
réaction dramatique

Related Words

drama
A work or situation that generates emotional conflicts.
drame
tragedy
A dramatic genre often based on unfortunate events.
tragédie
theater
The art of representing stories through the acting of performers.
théâtre

Slang Meanings

Dramatic in an excessive or theatrical sense.
His announcement was so dramatic that everyone laughed.
Son annonce était tellement dramatique que tout le monde a ri.
Refers to an exaggerated situation.
Stop being so dramatic and calm down.
Arrête de faire ton dramatique et calme-toi.