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    Tragique (en. Tragic)

    /tʁa.ʒik/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That evokes or belongs to tragedy, causing suffering.
    The story of this artist is tragic.
    L'histoire de cet artiste est tragique.
    That has disastrous consequences.
    His tragic decision led to heavy losses.
    Sa décision tragique a entraîné de lourdes pertes.
    Related to pain or fatality.
    This film addresses tragic themes.
    Ce film aborde des thèmes tragiques.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'tragikós', meaning 'relating to tragedy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tragic end
    A disastrous end for the protagonists.
    fin tragique
    tragic fate
    A fate marked by misfortune and suffering.
    tragique destin
    tragic mistake
    A mistake with disastrous consequences.
    tragique erreur

    Related Words

    tragedy
    A dramatic genre that presents serious events and conflicts.
    tragédie
    tragedian
    An actor specialized in tragic roles.
    tragédien
    tragicomic
    One that mixes tragic and comic elements.
    tragicomic

    Slang Meanings

    A very unfortunate event.
    What happened to him was truly tragic.
    C'était un vrai tragique ce qu'il lui est arrivé.
    A situation that goes wrong.
    This meal is a total disaster, I don’t want to talk about it anymore.
    Ce repas est un tragique total, je ne veux plus en parler.