Fantastiques (en. Fantastic)

/fɑ̃.tas.tik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Relating to the imaginary or the wonderful.
Fairy tales are often fantastical.
Les histoires de fées sont souvent fantastiques.
That is exceptional or prodigious.
This performance was simply fantastic.
Cette performance était tout simplement fantastique.
That is difficult to believe or seems unreal.
He experienced fantastic adventures while traveling.
Il a vécu des aventures fantastiques en voyage.

Etymology

From the Latin 'phantasticus', derived from the Greek 'phantastikos', meaning 'imaginative'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a fantastic talent
An exceptional talent.
un talent fantastique

Related Words

fantasy
Ability to imagine things that do not exist.
fantaisie
fantasy
Idea or representation of something ideal or desirable.
fantasme
fantastic
Quality of being mysterious or inconceivable.
fantastique

Slang Meanings

Wonderful
That concert was fantastic!
Ce concert était fantastique !
Great
Your idea is super fantastic!
Ton idée est super fantastique !