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whimsical in French

whimsical in French is étrange, amusant, capricieux — whimsical means playfully unusual, quaint, or fanciful, especially in a light-hearted way.

whimsical in French

étrange
adj
Given to whimsy.
amusant
adj
Given to whimsy.
capricieux
adj
Given to whimsy.
drôle
adj
Given to whimsy.
lunatique
adj
Given to whimsy.

What does "whimsical" mean?

  1. adj Playfully unusual, quaint, or fanciful, especially in a light-hearted way.
    "The children's book was full of whimsical illustrations of talking animals."
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whimsical in a sentence

  • The children's book was full of whimsical illustrations of talking animals.
  • Her whimsical sense of humour made even dull meetings enjoyable.

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What is "whimsical" in French?

"whimsical" in French is étrange, amusant, capricieux. whimsical means: Playfully unusual, quaint, or fanciful, especially in a light-hearted way.

How do you use "whimsical" in a sentence?

Example: "The children's book was full of whimsical illustrations of talking animals." In French, "whimsical" is étrange, amusant, capricieux.

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

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "whimsical": étrange, amusant, capricieux, drôle, lunatique.

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