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esoteric in French

esoteric in French is ésotérique, cérébral — esoteric means understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge or interest.

esoteric in French

ésotérique
adj
Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest, or an enlightened inner circle.
cérébral
adj
Having to do with concepts that are highly theoretical and without obvious practical application; often with mystical or religious connotations.
ésotérique
adj
Having to do with concepts that are highly theoretical and without obvious practical application; often with mystical or religious connotations.

What does "esoteric" mean?

  1. adj Understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge or interest.
    "The lecture got increasingly esoteric, losing most of the audience."
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esoteric in a sentence

  • The lecture got increasingly esoteric, losing most of the audience.
  • He collects esoteric jazz records that few people have heard of.

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What is "esoteric" in French?

"esoteric" in French is ésotérique, cérébral. esoteric means: Understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge or interest.

How do you use "esoteric" in a sentence?

Example: "The lecture got increasingly esoteric, losing most of the audience." In French, "esoteric" is ésotérique, cérébral.

Are there other ways to say "esoteric" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "esoteric": ésotérique, cérébral.

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