Mentale (en. Mental)

/mɑ̃.tal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Concerning the functions of the mind.
She has strong mental capacity.
Elle a une forte capacité mentale.
Refers to disorders or illnesses related to the mind.
He suffers from a mental illness.
Il souffre d'une maladie mentale.
Related to intellectual or psychological development.
Memory exercises help with mental health.
Les exercices de mémoire aident à la santé mentale.

Etymology

From Latin 'mentalem', meaning 'related to the mind'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mental health
State of psychological well-being.
santé mentale
mental strength
Ability to withstand psychological trials.
force mentale
mental dementia
Progressive loss of mental functions.
démence mentale

Related Words

mentally
In a mental way.
mentalement
mentalist
A person who focuses on mental abilities.
mentaliste

Slang Meanings

Being in a particular state of mind.
He is in mental mode today.
Il est en mode mentale aujourd'hui.
Having a rational or thoughtful attitude.
She is really mental about this project.
Elle est vraiment mentale sur ce projet.