Magnétique (en. Magnetic)

[maɲ.e.tik]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Having magnetic properties.
Magnetic materials attract ferromagnetic objects.
Les matériaux magnétiques attirent les objets ferromagnétiques.
That exerts a strong attraction, often at a charismatic level.
His magnetic charm made him very popular.
Son charme magnétique l’a rendu très populaire.
Referring to a force that attracts or significantly influences.
Magnetic fields are essential in the operation of transformers.
Les champs magnétiques sont essentiels dans le fonctionnement des transformateurs.

Etymology

From the Greek 'magen' which means 'magnet.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

magnetic personality
A personality that easily attracts others.
personnalité magnétique
magnetic field
Zone of influence created by moving electric charges.
champ magnétique
magnetic force
Force exerted by a magnetic field on an object.
force magnétique

Related Words

magnet
An object that attracts certain metals.
aimant
magnetism
Physical phenomenon related to the properties of magnets.
magnétisme
ferromagnetic
Referring to materials that can become magnets.
ferromagnétique

Slang Meanings

Irresistible attraction related to a person.
He has a magnetic side that attracts all the girls.
Il a un côté magnétique qui attire toutes les filles.
Ability to captivate an audience.
She has a magnetic speech that captivates attention.
Elle a un discours magnétique qui captive l'attention.