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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