French word

impressionnant

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃pʁesjonɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectiveimpressive

Example

C'est impressionnant.

That's impressive.

Illustration for impressionnant (impressive)

More examples

Le film était vraiment impressionnant.

The film was really impressive.

Core concept

A sight, performance, or result that presses itself vividly into the observer's mind.

Common phrases

  • film impressionnant

    impressive film

  • spectacle impressionnant

    impressive show

  • très impressionnant

    very impressive

Similar words

incroyable: So surprising that it is hard to believe.
formidable: Extremely good and deeply moving.
étonnant: Unexpected and surprising.
spectaculaire: Visually striking and memorable.

Definition in French

Qui crée une sensation marquante chez l'observateur, souvent liée à l'échelle, l'intensité ou la qualité.

Word origin

Impressionnant comes from French impressionner with the adjective ending -ant; impressionner and impression trace back to Latin imprimere, meaning 'to press in'.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, impressionnant agrees in gender and number: impressionnante, impressionnants, and impressionnantes.

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