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psyche

/ˈsaɪki/

Translations

psychenoun

psyches

/ˈsaɪki/

psychéAu sens de l’esprit, de l’âme ou de la vie psychique; emploi courant en philosophie et en psychologie.

The novel delves deep into the psyche of its main character, exploring her fears and desires.

Le roman explore en profondeur la psyché du personnage principal, en examinant ses peurs et ses désirs.

psychismeAu sens de l’ensemble des processus mentaux conscients et inconscients; terme de psychologie.

Psychologists study the psyche to understand how thoughts and emotions influence behavior.

Les psychologues étudient le psychisme pour comprendre comment les pensées et les émotions influencent le comportement.

Synonyms

psycheverb

psyched

Past Simple

psyched

Past Participle

psyching

Gerund

/ˈsaɪki/

Synonyms

pump up

prepare (mentally)

psych out

psych up

psych

psycheinterjection

Used informally to indicate that a preceding statement was a joke or meant to deceive.

psyché !Familier, pour indiquer qu’on a trompé ou piégé quelqu’un.

You really thought I was moving to Antarctica—psyche!

Tu as vraiment cru que je déménageais en Antarctique — psyché !

Synonyms

just kidding!

not really!

fooled you!

j/k!

Definitions

psychenoun

The human soul, mind, or spirit.

The novel delves deep into the psyche of its main character, exploring her fears and desires.

The totality of the human mind, conscious and unconscious.

Psychologists study the psyche to understand how thoughts and emotions influence behavior.

psycheverb

To mentally prepare (oneself or someone) for a task or challenge, usually with the particle "up".

She took a few deep breaths to psyche herself up for the interview.

To intimidate or unsettle someone mentally, often with the particle "out".

The boxer tried to psyche out his opponent before the match.

psycheinterjection

Used to signify that the speaker has just tricked or fooled the listener, often following a deceptive or joking statement.

You really thought I was moving to Antarctica—psyche!