Sympathiques (en. Friendly)
/sɛ̃.pa.tik/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to people who inspire sympathy.
These people are really nice.
Ces gens sont vraiment sympathiques.
Who generates a feeling of affinity.
The movie was very pleasant.
Le film était très sympathique.
Refers to friendly behavior.
She is always nice to her colleagues.
Elle est toujours sympathique avec ses collègues.
Etymology
From the Greek 'sympatheia', meaning 'affinity', combined with the suffix -ique.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have a good rapport
to have an affinity with someone
avoir un bon sympathique
a nice gesture
a benevolent act
un geste sympathique
that's very kind of you
a thank you for a friendly gesture
c'est très sympathique de ta part
Related Words
sympathy
Feeling of goodwill towards others.
sympathie
to sympathize
To feel sympathy for someone.
sympathiser
sympathetically
In a friendly or warm manner.
sympathiquement
Slang Meanings
Nice
He is really nice, always willing to help.
Il est vraiment sympa, toujours prêt à aider.
Cool
This restaurant is great, the atmosphere is super friendly.
Ce restaurant est top, l'ambiance est super sympathique.