Mystérieuses (en. Mysterious)
/mɪs.te.ʁjøs/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Characterizes what evokes uncertainty or intrigue.
The mysterious voices in the night frightened him.
Les voix mystérieuses dans la nuit l'effrayaient.
Refers to an inexplicable phenomenon.
The mysterious signs found in the forest captivated the researchers.
Les signes mystérieux trouvés dans la forêt ont captivé les chercheurs.
Describes something hidden or secret.
She had a mysterious smile that made her even more alluring.
Elle avait un sourire mystérieux qui la rendaient encore plus séduisante.
Etymology
From the Latin 'mysterium', meaning something hidden or unknown.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the mysterious love
A love that remains hidden or secret.
l'amour mystérieux
a mysterious story
A narrative that does not reveal all its secrets.
une histoire mystérieuse
Related Words
secret
Something that is intentionally hidden or not revealed.
secret
mystery
State of what is hidden or unknown.
mystère
enigma
A problem difficult to solve, often mysterious.
énigme
Slang Meanings
Someone who acts unpredictably.
She is always so mysterious, you never know what she thinks.
Elle est toujours si mystérieuse, tu ne sais jamais ce qu'elle pense.
A subject that is talked about without really being understood.
This theory is so mysterious that no one dares to touch it.
Cette théorie est tellement mystérieuse que personne n'ose l'aborder.