French Conversation · Level 108
60 words
French word
louable
Pronunciation
IPA/lwabl/
Meaning
- adjectivecommendable
Example
Il a fait un geste louable.
He made a commendable gesture.
More examples
Son engagement pour l'association est louable.
His commitment to the organization is commendable.
Core concept
A deed, behavior, or quality that clearly merits praise.
Common phrases
un acte louable
a commendable act
un geste louable
a commendable gesture
une initiative louable
a commendable initiative
Similar words
admirable: So excellent or impressive that it inspires admiration.
remarquable: Notably good and worthy of attention.
méritoire: Deserving praise because of effort or achievement.
Definition in French
Digne d'éloges pour une action, un comportement ou une qualité.
Word origin
Louable derives from French louer with the suffix -able, ultimately reflecting Latin laudare, meaning to praise.
Usage tips
- Louable has a formal, somewhat literary tone and appears more often in writing than in casual conversation.
Opposites
- blâmableblameworthyadjective
- condamnablereprehensibleadjective
Related words
- louangepraisenoun
- louangerpraiseverb
- louépraisedadjective