French Conversation · Level 26
89 words
French word
idole
Pronunciation
IPA/idɔl/
Meaning
- feminine nounidol
Example
Il considère Marie comme son idole.
He considers Marie his idol.
More examples
Les fans attendent leur idole devant la salle.
The fans are waiting for their idol in front of the venue.
Core concept
A figure placed at the center of devotion, whether carved in stone or admired on a stage.
Common phrases
une idole populaire
a popular idol
l'idole locale
the local idol
les idoles de la télévision
the television idols
Similar words
célébrité: A person known to many for their achievements and public reputation.
vedette: A prominent stage or media personality who draws widespread attention.
modèle: A person whose conduct or values provide an example others want to follow.
icône: A person or thing respected and admired as a powerful symbol.
Definition in French
Figure ou personne qui suscite une admiration intense, pouvant être adorée comme objet de culte ou célébrée comme star populaire.
Word origin
French idole comes from Greek eidōlon through Latin idolum and Old French, first referring to an image before extending to a person of intense admiration.
Usage tips
- Idole is feminine, so a male star is une idole and a female star is also une idole.
Opposites
- inconnuan unknown personnoun
Related words
- idoliseridolizeverb
- idolâtrieidolatrynoun
- idolâtreidolatrousadjective