No. 11,808 in French

spirituel

Witty or spiritual.

In a sentence

Il est très spirituel et pratique la méditation tous les jours.
He is very spiritual and practices meditation every day.
In this sentence, 'spirituel' is used to describe a person's engagement with spirituality, his beliefs, and practices concerning immaterial aspects or the soul.
Elle a fait une remarque spirituelle qui nous a tous amusés.
She made a witty remark that amused us all.
Here, 'spirituelle' implies wit or cleverness in her comment, showcasing an intellectual sharpness or humor.
Le livre explore les dimensions spirituelles de l'amour et de la vie.
The book explores the spiritual dimensions of love and life.
In this instance, 'spirituelles' refers to the profound, non-material aspects or interpretations of concepts like love and life.

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