French word

admirable

Pronunciation

IPA/admiʁabl/

Meaning

  • adjectivewonderful

Example

Ton travail est admirable.

Your work is wonderful.

Illustration for admirable (wonderful)

More examples

C'est un geste admirable.

It's an admirable gesture.

Core concept

Something of such high quality or moral worth that it calls forth sincere respect and praise.

Common phrases

  • un geste admirable

    an admirable gesture

  • une personne admirable

    an admirable person

  • un exemple admirable

    an admirable example

Similar words

génial: Exceptionally brilliant and capable of causing strong delight or admiration.
super: Very good and likely to inspire satisfaction or warm approval.
magnifique: Extremely beautiful in appearance or atmosphere, with a powerful emotional appeal.
remarquable: Noteworthy because of a distinctive feature or an event that stands out.

Definition in French

Qui mérite l'admiration en raison de sa qualité, de sa valeur morale ou de sa beauté.

Word origin

Admirable is a learned French continuation of Latin admirabilis, formed from admirari, 'to admire'.

Usage tips

  • Admirable is somewhat more formal than génial or super, especially in casual conversation.

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