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    Flegmatique (en. Phlegmatic)

    /fleɡ.ma.tik/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a person who remains impassive and shows no emotion.
    Despite the storm, he remained phlegmatic.
    Malgré la tempête, il est resté flegmatique.
    Qualifies a calm and thoughtful attitude in the face of stressful situations.
    Her phlegmatic reaction surprised everyone.
    Sa réaction flegmatique a surpris tout le monde.
    Designates an indifferent or detached behavior.
    She is phlegmatic, even in emergencies.
    Elle est flegmatique, même lors des urgences.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'phlegma' meaning 'mucus' or 'moisture', in reference to the phlegmatic temperament.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a phlegmatic character
    To be naturally calm and unflappable.
    avoir un caractère flegmatique
    to remain phlegmatic
    To maintain calm despite stressful situations.
    rester flegmatique

    Related Words

    phlegm
    Attitude of calm and emotional distance.
    flegme
    phlegmatic
    Relates to one of the four temperaments, opposite to a sanguine temperament.
    phlegmatique
    stoic
    A person who shows great self-control.
    stoïcien

    Slang Meanings

    A phlegmatic person.
    He is really a phlegmatic in all circumstances.
    Il est vraiment un flegmatique en toutes circonstances.
    Calm as a stone.
    She remains calm as a stone during crises.
    Elle reste calme comme une pierre pendant les crises.