gothique

Gothic

adjective go-TEEK Rare

Origin: From Late Latin 'Gothicus', from 'Gothi' (the Goths).

Usage Note

Gothique covers the medieval architectural style (flying buttresses, pointed arches), the Gothic typeface used in old manuscripts, and the modern subculture of dark aesthetic. L'écriture gothique ('Gothic script') appears in historical documents, while un style gothique is central to discussions of medieval cathedrals like Notre-Dame de Paris.

Examples

"La cathédrale est un chef-d'œuvre de l'architecture gothique."

Natural Translation

The cathedral is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture.

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