historical

historique

Qui concerne les personnes, les événements ou les conditions du passé.

En anglais simple : Relating to people, events, or conditions in the past.

• She enjoys historical novels.
• These letters provide useful historical information.
• We need to understand the historical context of this decision.

Expressions courantes : historical records, historical context, historical novel

historique

Attesté par des documents du passé, et non inventé dans des récits.

En anglais simple : Known from records of the past, rather than invented in stories.

• The story includes historical facts.
• There is little historical evidence for this legend.
• Was this king a historical figure or an invented character?

Synonymes : factual

Contraires : fictional, mythical

Expressions courantes : historical fact, historical evidence, historical accuracy

historique

Qui concerne l’étude du passé en tant que discipline.

En anglais simple : Relating to the study of the past as a subject.

• He does historical research.
• The university offers courses in historical studies.
• Our historical society publishes a journal every year.

Expressions courantes : historical research, historical studies, historical society