English–French
“heavenly” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/selɛst/
Example
Une lumière céleste éclairait la chambre.
A heavenly light illuminated the room.
How to say “heavenly” in French
“Heavenly” in French is céleste.
A pure light or presence seems to rise from the sky, suggesting serene and extraordinary beauty.
Example sentences with céleste
C'était un moment céleste pour nous.
It was a heavenly moment for us.
Tips for using céleste
- In phrases such as objet céleste, céleste can refer neutrally to something in the sky, while its poetic use suggests elevated beauty.