Mystérieusement (en. Mysteriously)

/mis.té.ʁjø.zmɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
In an unexplained manner that evokes curiosity or intrigue.
The door mysteriously closed behind him.
La porte s'est fermée mystérieusement derrière lui.
Related to a secret or something that is not understood.
He suddenly disappeared in a mysterious way.
Il a soudainement disparu de façon mystérieuse.
Indicates an event that occurs without an obvious explanation.
Lights shone mysteriously in the sky.
Des lumières brillaient mystérieusement dans le ciel.

Etymology

Formed from the word 'mysterious' which comes from the Latin 'mysteriosus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

he is mysterious
He has an aura of intrigue around him.
il est mystérieux
an inexplicable mystery
A situation or event that cannot be understood.
un mystère inexplicable
to act mysteriously
Involves actions that arouse curiosity.
agir mystérieusement

Related Words

mystery
What remains unknown or difficult to understand.
mystère
mysterious
That which is difficult to explain or comprehend.
mystérieux
mystification
The act of deceiving someone with a lie or an illusion.
mystification

Slang Meanings

Refers to a situation or event whose details are hidden.
This affair is too mysterious to be true.
Cette affaire est trop mystérieuse pour être vraie.
Qualifies something that seems incredible, but whose truth has not been proved.
His story is simply mysterious.
Son histoire est tout simplement mystérieuse.