/kla.sik/
Translation
classical, classic
Word origin
From Latin classicus ('belonging to the highest class of Roman citizens'), from classis ('class, division of the citizenry'). The sense of a model worth imitating comes from Renaissance scholars applying the word to the best ancient authors.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- classicus
- English cognates
- classic, classical, class
Grammar
Examples
.
She listens to classical music while working.
C' l' débutant.
That is the classic beginner's mistake.
.
He always wears a very classic blue suit.
repris , .
We used the classic recipe, without changing a thing.
au .
The classical authors are still on the secondary school syllabus.
Where this fits
Add to review queue
Track this word in your spaced-repetition queue and be tested on it at the right interval.
Go to my review queueFrench · Free printables
classique: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the French word "classique" (classical, classic): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
Free for members
The printable worksheets, infographics and PDFs are free with an account. Start a free week and download as many as you like.
Start your free weekThis word is part of lesson 38.