Surnaturelle (en. Supernatural)

/syʁ.na.ty.ʁɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Belonging to a realm that goes beyond the natural.
Legends often speak of supernatural creatures.
Les légendes parlent souvent de créatures surnaturelles.
Which cannot be explained by the laws of science.
This event was perceived as a supernatural phenomenon.
Cet événement a été perçu comme un phénomène surnaturel.
Relating to the invisible or the beyond.
He has always had an interest in the paranormal and the supernatural.
Il a toujours eu un intérêt pour le paranormal et le surnaturel.

Etymology

From the Latin 'supernaturalis', meaning 'beyond nature'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

supernatural appearance
An appearance that seems extraordinary or magical.
surnaturelle apparence
supernatural experience
An experience that transcends reality and is often associated with paranormal events.
surnaturelle expérience

Related Words

natural
Belonging to the realm of nature, opposed to supernatural.
naturel
paranormal
Which escapes the laws of science, often synonymous with supernatural.
paranormal
mystery
Something inexplicable or that cannot be understood.
mystère

Slang Meanings

It's magic!
When she achieved that feat, I said: it's magic!
Quand elle a réussi cet exploit, j'ai dit : c'est de la magie !
It's out of a fantasy movie.
This situation was so incredible, it looked like it was out of a fantasy movie.
Cette situation était tellement incroyable, on aurait dit que c'était sorti d'un film fantastique.