Romantique (en. Romantic)

/ʁɔ.mɑ̃.tik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

That which expresses or evokes feelings of love or tenderness.

This film is so romantic, it made me cry.

Ce film est tellement romantique, il m'a fait pleurer.

Relating to an artistic and literary movement of the early 19th century, valuing personal expression and emotion.

The works of this poet are deeply romantic.

Les œuvres de ce poète sont profondément romantiques.

Denotes something dreamy, idealistic.

She has a very romantic personality, always in search of beautiful gestures.

Elle a une personnalité très romantique, toujours en quête de beaux gestes.

From the Latin 'romanticus', meaning 'one who comes from Rome'.

romantic evening

An evening dedicated to love, often with a candlelit dinner.

soirée romantique

romantic moment

A moment when love and feelings are particularly present.

moment romantique

romantic gesture

A symbolic act that demonstrates affection or love.

geste romantique

romance

A love story, often with idealized elements.

romance

romanticism

Artistic and literary movement of the 19th century that emphasizes emotions and nature.

romantisme

lover

A person who feels love.

amoureux

Romy

That evening was so romy, I loved it!

Cette soirée était tellement romy, j'ai adoré !

Romantiquito

He's a bit romantiquito, always preparing surprises.

Il est un peu romantiquito, toujours à préparer des surprises.