Spirituel (en. Spiritual)

/spiʁi.tɥɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Pertaining to the spirit and matters of the soul.
He has a spiritual approach to life.
Il a une approche spirituelle de la vie.
Exhibiting a high level of intelligence or subtle humor.
His humor is very spiritual.
Son humour est très spirituel.
Related to spirituality or inner life.
She is interested in spiritual practices.
Elle s'intéresse aux pratiques spirituelles.

Etymology

From Latin 'spiritualis', meaning 'relating to the spirit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

strong spirit
A person with a great capacity for reflection.
esprit fort
spiritual pen
A writer whose style is unique and profound.
plume spirituelle
spiritual conversation
A discussion that focuses on metaphysical or transcendent subjects.
conversation spirituelle

Related Words

spirituality
Quality of what is spiritual, a domain related to the soul.
spiritualité
inspired
Coming from a source of inspiration, often spiritual.
inspiré
intelligence
The ability to understand, often associated with the spiritual aspect.
intelligence

Slang Meanings

Someone who is very intelligent or has a great sense of humor.
This guy is really spiritual, he makes everyone laugh.
Ce gars est vraiment spirituel, il fait rire tout le monde.
A person who enjoys deep discussions.
She is so spiritual, I love discussing with her.
Elle est tellement spirituelle, j'adore discuter avec elle.