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    Mystique (en. Mystical)

    /mi'stik/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A mysterious aura or a fascinating atmosphere.
    The mystique of this ancient castle attracts many visitors.
    La mystique de cet ancien château attire de nombreux visiteurs.
    System of spiritual or religious beliefs.
    His religious mystique guided him throughout his life.
    Sa mystique religieuse l'a guidé tout au long de sa vie.
    Mysterious or symbolic character of a person or group.
    The artist had a mystique that made him unique.
    L'artiste avait une mystique qui le rendait unique.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'mystikos' which means 'secret' or 'mysterious.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    collective mystique
    Set of beliefs shared by a group.
    mystique collective
    personal mystique
    Spiritual beliefs unique to an individual.
    mystique personnelle
    the mystique of silence
    Value attributed to silence as a source of wisdom.
    la mystique du silence

    Related Words

    mysticism
    Doctrine or practice aimed at establishing a direct connection with the divine or the absolute.
    mysticisme
    mystery
    What is difficult to understand or explain.
    mystère
    esotericism
    Set of doctrines or practices reserved for a select group.
    ésotérisme

    Slang Meanings

    Pejorative term to denote a tendency to revel in obscurity.
    Stop playing at mystique; not everyone understands your jargon.
    Arrête de jouer à la mystique, tout le monde ne comprend pas ton jargon.
    A term used to refer to something that seems more complicated than it is.
    His theory is just a mystique to embellish the simplicity of the facts.
    Sa théorie n'est qu'une mystique pour embellir la simplicité des faits.