Fantasque (en. Whimsical)

/fã.tas.k/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to something or someone fanciful, unpredictable.

His fanciful behavior surprised everyone.

Son comportement fantasque a surpris tout le monde.

Characterized by a fertile imagination and original ideas.

She has a fanciful way of seeing the world.

Elle a une manière fantasque de voir le monde.

Of an extravagant and unconventional appearance or style.

The party décor was completely fanciful.

Le décor de la fête était totalement fantasque.

From the French word 'fantasme', meaning an imagination or a dream.

to have fanciful ideas

to have extravagant or impractical ideas.

avoir des idées fantaisistes

a fanciful style

a style that is eccentric and original.

un style fantasque

a fanciful character

a character with unpredictable and original behavior.

un personnage fantasque

fantasy

Imagination, free creation, often related to art and literature.

fantaisie

fantasy

Idea or representation arising from the imagination, often illusory or excessive.

fantasme

collective fantasy

Shared representation of a group, often disconnected from reality.

fantasme collectif

Refers to someone who is eccentric and unpredictable.

This artist is really fanciful in his creations.

Cet artiste est vraiment fantasque dans ses créations.

Describes a style that is overly ornate or whimsical.

Her outfit was so fanciful that no one dared to approach her.

Sa tenue était tellement fantasque que personne n'osait l'approcher.