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Olympian in French

Olympian in French is olympien, olympienne — Olympian means godlike, majestic, or far above ordinary human concerns — originally describing the gods said to live on Mount Olympus.

Olympian in French

olympien
adj
(not comparable) Of or relating to Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece; or (Greek mythology) the Greek gods and goddesses who were believed to live there.
olympien
noun
olympienne
noun

What does "Olympian" mean?

  1. adj Godlike, majestic, or far above ordinary human concerns — originally describing the gods said to live on Mount Olympus.
    "He addressed the crowd with an almost olympian calm."
  2. noun An athlete who has competed in the Olympic Games.
    "Three olympians from the swim team visited the school."
  3. noun One of the twelve principal gods of Greek mythology, or (capitalized, with "the") Zeus specifically.
    "Zeus ruled as the greatest of the Olympians."

Olympian in a sentence

  • He addressed the crowd with an almost olympian calm.
  • Her olympian indifference to criticism unsettled her rivals.
  • Three olympians from the swim team visited the school.
  • She trained for a decade before becoming an olympian.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "Olympian" in French?

"Olympian" in French is olympien, olympienne. Olympian means: Godlike, majestic, or far above ordinary human concerns — originally describing the gods said to live on Mount Olympus.

How do you use "Olympian" in a sentence?

Example: "He addressed the crowd with an almost olympian calm." In French, "Olympian" is olympien, olympienne.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "Olympian": olympien, olympienne.

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