Historiques (en. Historical)

/istɔʁik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Related to history.
Historical events have shaped our society.
Les événements historiques ont façonné notre société.
Important in the historical context.
It was a historic decision for the country's future.
C'était une décision historique pour l'avenir du pays.
Evokes times past.
This document contains valuable historical information.
Ce document contient des informations historiques précieuses.

Etymology

From the Greek 'historikós', which means 'related to history'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

historical facts
Events that have marked history.
faits historiques
historic day
A day that had great historical significance.
journée historique
historical personalities
Prominent figures in history.
personnalités historiques

Related Words

history
The science that studies the past of societies.
histoire
historian
A person who practices history.
historien
ancient history
A part of history that studies past times.
histoire ancienne

Slang Meanings

A significant moment in an event.
This match was historic for our team.
Ce match a été historique pour notre équipe.
Used to describe memorable events in an exaggerated way.
It was a historic evening; we danced so much!
C'était une soirée historique, on a tellement dansé !