Romanesques (en. Romantic)

[ʁɔ.man.ɛsk]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Pertaining to novels or having the characteristics of a novel.

The story of this lover is so romantic.

L'histoire de cet amoureux est tellement romanesque.

Evoking a certain idealization or emotional grandeur.

The landscapes in this painting are of a romantic beauty.

Les paysages de ce tableau sont d'une beauté romanesque.

Marked by extraordinary adventures.

She lived a romantic life full of travel.

Elle a vécu une vie romanesque pleine de voyages.

Full of passion and drama.

Their relationship is truly romantic, worthy of the greatest tales.

Leur relation est vraiment romanesque, dignes des plus grands récits.

From the word 'roman', derived from Latin 'romanus', meaning novel or of romance.

a romantic story

A story full of adventures and idealization.

une histoire romanesque

a romantic hero

A character with exceptional and often ideal traits.

un héros romanesque

romantic to say the least

Strongly expressive and idealistic elements.

romanesque à souhait

novel

A fictional narrative, often in prose.

roman

to romanticize

To shape a story by giving it a romantic aspect.

romancer

romantic

Characterized by the expression of strong feelings.

romantique

To have a life full of drama and strong emotions.

His life is pure romance.

Sa vie, c'est du romanesque à l'état pur.

To refer to something traditionally romantic.

This film is truly romantic, a true classic.

Ce film est vraiment romanesque, un vrai classique.