French word

excellent

Pronunciation

IPA/eksɛlɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectiveexcellent

Example

Ce repas est excellent.

This meal is excellent.

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More examples

C'est un excellent choix.

It is an excellent choice.

Core concept

A quality or performance that stands clearly above the standard and merits praise.

Common phrases

  • un excellent choix

    an excellent choice

  • une excellente idée

    an excellent idea

Similar words

super: A casual way to say that something is very good.
génial: Very impressive and exciting in an enthusiastic, informal way.
parfait: Completely flawless and fully satisfying expectations.
magnifique: Exceptionally beautiful in appearance or atmosphere, inspiring admiration.

Definition in French

Très bon ou remarquable par sa qualité, sa valeur ou sa performance, digne d'éloge.

Word origin

French excellent comes from Latin excellens, the present participle of excellere, meaning to rise above.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, excellent becomes excellente in the feminine and excellents or excellentes in the plural.

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