French Conversation · Level 27
90 words
French word
parfait
Pronunciation
IPA/paʁfɛ/
Meaning
- adjectiveperfect
Example
Ton travail est parfait.
Your work is perfect.
More examples
Ce gâteau est parfait pour la fête.
This cake is perfect for the party.
Core concept
A completed whole whose parts fit together without a missing piece or error.
Common phrases
un parfait exemple
a perfect example
parfait pour
perfect for
endroit parfait
perfect place
Similar words
impeccable: Free from any fault or error and requiring no correction.
excellent: Of exceptionally high quality and deserving of praise.
Definition in French
Qui est achevé en tous points, sans erreur ni manque.
Word origin
The French adjective parfait inherits Latin perfectus, formed from perficere, meaning 'to complete' from per- 'completely' and facere 'to do'.
Usage tips
- The standalone French interjection Parfait! expresses approval or agreement, and its exact force ranges from 'perfect' to 'great' or 'okay' with the context.
Other meanings
- completeadjective
- excellentadjective
Opposites
- imparfaitimperfectadjective
- défectueuxdefectiveadjective
Related words
- parfaireperfectverb
- parfaitementperfectlyadverb