historic

• Qui se rapporte à l'histoire, ou qui est important, mémorable et marquant dans l'histoire ; qui a une longue et remarquable existence.

Describes something that is famous or important in history, or that has a long and notable past.

1. Important in historyB1formal

   Having great and lasting importance in history; significant.

   historique (important dans l'histoire)

   • The signing of the treaty was a historic moment.
   • This is a historic building that dates back to the 18th century.
   • The election results were historic for the country.

   Synonymesconsequentialepoch-makingimportantlandmarkmajormemorablemomentousnotablesignificantweighty

   Antonymesinsignificantminortrivialunimportant

2. Belonging to the pastB1formal

   Relating to or belonging to a past time or period.

   Qui appartient au passé

   • They visited several historic sites during their trip.
   • The museum houses a collection of historic artifacts.
   • The town is known for its historic architecture.

   Synonymesancientantiquearchaicbygoneformerhistoricaloldenpast

   Antonymescontemporarycurrentmodernpresent-day