magique

Magique is a French adjective meaning magical, relating to magic or enchantment. It describes things, people, events, or atmospheres that appear extraordinary, wondrous, or beyond ordinary explanation. Used in everyday French, it connotes charm, fantasy, or a sense of wonder.

Etymology: The term derives from Old French magique, from Latin magicalus, itself from Greek magikos, from magos (magus). The French noun for magic is magie, and the adverb is magiquement.

Usage: Examples include "un spectacle magique" (a magical show), "une soirée magique," "un lieu magique" (a magical place), and "une ambiance magique." It can be figurative: "un moment magique" to describe a truly memorable moment. In literature and film, magie often signals fantasy, wonder, or fairy-tale tone.

Cultural notes: In French-language media, magique appears in fairy tales, tourism slogans, and film reviews to evoke charm. In English, magique is not a standard word; it occurs mainly in branding or titles to suggest French elegance or a Parisian magical aesthetic. Related terms include magie, magicien, and enchantement.