French Conversation · Level 6
87 words
French word
adorable
Pronunciation
IPA/adoʁabl/
Meaning
- adjectivecute
Example
Ton chat est adorable.
Your cat is cute.
More examples
Elle a un sourire adorable.
She has an adorable smile.
Core concept
A person, animal, or object with a charming presence that naturally invites affection.
Common phrases
un bébé adorable
an adorable baby
un chien adorable
an adorable dog
une robe adorable
an adorable dress
Similar words
mignon: Small and cute, prompting fondness.
joli: Attractive and well-proportioned in appearance.
charmant: Charming in manner or atmosphere, making a favorable impression.
beau: Strikingly beautiful and well-formed in appearance.
Definition in French
S'utilise pour décrire une personne, un animal ou un objet qui inspire de la tendresse par son apparence ou son comportement.
Word origin
The French adjective adorable continues Latin adorabilis, derived from adorare, 'to honor or worship,' with -abilis expressing possibility or suitability.
Usage tips
- Adorable has the same singular form for masculine and feminine nouns, while the plural form is adorables, with the final s silent.