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    Philosophiques (en. Philosophical)

    /filozɔfik/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Related to philosophy.
    Philosophical questions are often complex.
    Les questions philosophiques sont souvent complexes.
    Reflecting deep or abstract thought.
    His answer was particularly philosophical.
    Sa réponse était particulièrement philosophique.
    Related to the fundamental principles of thought.
    The philosophical debates of yesterday influence our understanding today.
    Les débats philosophiques d'hier influencent notre compréhension aujourd'hui.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Greek 'philosophia', meaning the love of wisdom.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    philosophically inclined
    Refers to something that is very philosophical.
    philosophique à souhait
    philosophical reflection
    An act of deep meditation on abstract questions.
    réflexion philosophique
    philosophical approach
    A thoughtful process for addressing theoretical problems.
    démarche philosophique

    Related Words

    philosophy
    The study of fundamental questions concerning existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language.
    philosophie
    philosopher
    A person who seeks to understand the principles of existence and the nature of reality.
    philosophe
    philosophical
    Related to philosophy, often used to describe a thoughtful perspective.
    philosophique

    Slang Meanings

    Complicated discourse without a real answer.
    It was so philosophical that I lost track of the conversation.
    C'était tellement philosophique que j'ai perdu le fil de la conversation.
    A detached attitude towards life's problems.
    He took the news with a philosophical demeanor.
    Il a pris la nouvelle avec un air philosophique.