French Conversation · Level 109
60 words
French word
fabuleux
Pronunciation
IPA/fabylø/
Meaning
- adjectivewonderful
Example
Ce film est fabuleux.
This film is wonderful.
More examples
Son dernier livre a rencontré un fabuleux succès.
His latest book met with fabulous success.
Core concept
A remarkable thing that seems almost beyond ordinary reality.
Common phrases
un fabuleux succès
a fabulous success
un fabuleux récit
a fabulous story
des fabuleux résultats
fabulous results
Similar words
fantastique: So astonishingly impressive that it seems unreal.
merveilleux: So wonderful that it brings warmth, beauty, or happiness.
formidable: Powerfully impressive and exceptionally good.
magnifique: Exceptionally beautiful or splendid in appearance or execution.
Definition in French
Qui est exceptionnel, d'une qualité ou d'une beauté qui suscite l'admiration.
Word origin
The adjective traces back through Old French to Latin fabulosus, formed from fabula, 'story', with its meaning shifting from legendary or story-like to exceptionally admirable.
Usage tips
- Fabuleux expresses strong enthusiastic praise, whereas remarquable is often more measured in formal evaluations.