French Conversation · Level 72
58 words
French word
célèbre
Pronunciation
IPA/selɛbʁ/
Meaning
- adjectivefamous
Example
Ils sont célèbres dans leur pays.
They are famous in their country.
More examples
Le peintre est devenu célèbre après son exposition.
The painter became famous after his exhibition.
Core concept
A name recognized far beyond its immediate circle, whether by the public or within a specialized field.
Common phrases
être célèbre
be famous
devenir célèbre
become famous
très célèbre
very famous
Similar words
connu: Familiar to many people because they know it exists or know its name.
populaire: Enjoyed or supported by a broad range of people.
Definition in French
Qui jouit d'une grande notoriété auprès du public ou dans un domaine donné.
Word origin
French célèbre comes from Latin celebris, which described places as frequented and people or events as renowned.
Usage tips
- Célèbre is an adjective with the same singular form for masculine and feminine nouns, while the plural is célèbres.