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psychique

psychic

adjective psee-KEEK Rare

Origin: From Greek psykhē (soul, mind).

Also means

mental, psychological

Usage Note

Psychique is a formal/clinical adjective covering both the paranormal 'psychic' sense and the medical 'mental' sense (as in troubles psychiques, mental disorders). Learners often confuse it with psychologique (psychological), which is broader and more commonly used in everyday speech.

Examples

"Les troubles psychiques nécessitent un suivi médical."

Natural Translation

Mental disorders require medical follow-up.

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