French word

merveille

Pronunciation

IPA/mɛʁvɛj/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmarvel

Example

Cette chanson est une merveille.

This song is a marvel.

Illustration for merveille (marvel)

More examples

Le gâteau de ma grand-mère est une merveille.

My grandmother's cake is a marvel.

Core concept

A creation, person, or event that feels astonishingly excellent.

Common phrases

  • une merveille

    a marvel

  • une vraie merveille

    a real marvel

  • une petite merveille

    a little marvel

Similar words

miracle: A wondrous, startling event that seems to defy the natural order.
trésor: A valuable thing or being cherished and carefully treasured.

Definition in French

Objet, personne ou fait qui suscite l'admiration par sa beauté, son excellence ou son côté étonnant.

Word origin

The French noun merveille developed from Old French merveile and ultimately from Latin mirabilia, a form linked to mirari, 'to wonder'.

Usage tips

  • The expression faire des merveilles means to produce excellent results or work with remarkable effectiveness.

Other meanings

  • wondernoun

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