French Conversation · Level 28
89 words
French word
notable
Pronunciation
IPA/notabl/
Meaning
- adjectiveremarkable
Example
Les progrès sont notables.
The progress is remarkable.
More examples
On a constaté une baisse notable des ventes ce trimestre.
A notable decline in sales was observed this quarter.
Core concept
Something that rises clearly above the background because its importance or effect stands out.
Common phrases
une différence notable
a notable difference
un progrès notable
notable progress
une amélioration notable
notable improvement
Similar words
remarquable: Highly striking and difficult to overlook.
évident: Easy to understand at once from direct observation or sound.
visible: Clearly perceptible through sight or outward appearance.
Definition in French
Qui est suffisamment important ou connu pour que son existence ou son effet soit signalé.
Word origin
French notable comes from Latin notabilis and is related to nota, a mark or sign, preserving the sense of something singled out for notice.
Usage tips
- Notable often means significant or worthy of attention, so it can describe les progrès or an effect without meaning that the subject is famous.
Other meanings
- noteworthyadjective
- importantadjective
- famousadjective
Opposites
- insignifiantinsignificantadjective
- négligeablenegligibleadjective
Related words
- notablementnotablyadverb
- notabiliténotabilitynoun