French Conversation · Level 78
60 words
French word
fastueux
Pronunciation
IPA/fastɥø/
Meaning
- adjectivelavish
Example
Nous avons visité un hôtel fastueux.
We visited a lavish hotel.
More examples
Ils ont préparé un repas fastueux pour la famille.
They prepared a lavish meal for the family.
Core concept
A lavish room covered in ornate details, designed to impress at first sight.
Common phrases
un hôtel fastueux
a lavish hotel
un repas fastueux
a lavish meal
un décor fastueux
a lavish decor
Similar words
luxueux: High-end in design or facilities, creating a sense of luxury.
somptueux: Lavishly decorated or made, with its splendor plainly evident.
élégant: Well-balanced in form and color, with a calm, refined elegance.
Definition in French
Qui est très luxueux, orné de nombreux éléments décoratifs et destiné à impressionner les regards.
Word origin
French fastueux comes from Latin fastuosus, derived from fastus, a word associated with pride and showy display.
Usage tips
- Fastueux usually describes the outward luxury of a place, object, or style and can sound critical when applied to a person.