French Conversation · Level 19
89 words
French word
mémorable
Pronunciation
IPA/memoʁabl/
Meaning
- adjectivememorable
Example
Ce voyage était mémorable.
This trip was memorable.
More examples
L'anniversaire a été mémorable pour toute la famille.
The birthday was memorable for the entire family.
Core concept
A lasting mental imprint made by an unusually striking event.
Common phrases
une expérience mémorable
a memorable experience
un succès mémorable
a memorable success
un événement mémorable
a memorable event
Similar words
inoubliable: So deeply affecting that it is almost impossible to forget.
remarquable: Distinctive enough to attract attention and stand out.
impressionnant: Causing strong admiration, emotion, or surprise.
marquant: Leaving a clear, lasting impression that is difficult to forget.
Definition in French
Qui laisse une forte impression et reste longtemps dans la mémoire.
Word origin
The French adjective mémorable derives from Latin memorabilis, built on memor, related to memory, and was transmitted into French through Old French.
Usage tips
- Mémorable is weaker than inoubliable: it marks a strong lasting impression, while inoubliable presents forgetting as impossible.
Opposites
- oubliableforgettableadjective
- insignifiantinsignificantadjective