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sympathique

nice, friendly

adjective sahn-pah-TEEK Less Common

Also means

pleasant, likeable

Usage Note

sympathique is often shortened in informal speech to sympa (invariable)—il est sympa is far more common in everyday conversation than the full form. It describes people, places, and atmospheres alike. The noun sympathie conveys warmth or fellow feeling toward someone.

Examples

"Notre nouveau voisin est très sympathique."

Natural Translation

Our new neighbor is very friendly.

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