tonic in French
tonic in French is tonic, tonique — tonic means a drink or medicine believed to restore health, energy, or well-being.
tonic in French
tonic
A substance with medicinal properties intended to restore or invigorate.
tonique
A substance with medicinal properties intended to restore or invigorate.
tonique
(music) The first note of a diatonic scale; the keynote.
What does "tonic" mean?
-
noun A drink or medicine believed to restore health, energy, or well-being.
"Grandma swore by her herbal tonic for colds."
-
noun A carbonated soft drink, especially tonic water, often mixed with spirits like gin.
"He ordered a gin and tonic at the bar."
-
noun The first and home note of a musical scale, around which the melody centres.
"The piece resolves back to the tonic at the very end."
-
adj Restorative or invigorating.
"A brisk walk had a tonic effect on her mood."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in French.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the French meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in French
tonic in a sentence
- Grandma swore by her herbal tonic for colds.
- He ordered a gin and tonic at the bar.
- The piece resolves back to the tonic at the very end.
- A brisk walk had a tonic effect on her mood.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "tonic" in French?
"tonic" in French is tonic, tonique. tonic means: A drink or medicine believed to restore health, energy, or well-being.
How do you use "tonic" in a sentence?
Example: "Grandma swore by her herbal tonic for colds." In French, "tonic" is tonic, tonique.
Are there other ways to say "tonic" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "tonic": tonic, tonique.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.