French Conversation · Level 78
60 words
French word
prestigieux
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁɛstiʒjø/
Meaning
- adjectiveprestigious
Example
Cette université est prestigieuse.
This university is prestigious.
More examples
Il travaille dans un cabinet prestigieux.
He works at a prestigious firm.
Core concept
A respected institution or person whose excellence gives it an established public standing.
Common phrases
un établissement prestigieux
a prestigious institution
un poste prestigieux
a prestigious position
un hôtel prestigieux
a prestigious hotel
Similar words
célèbre: Familiar to a large number of people and broadly known.
fameux: So well known that it generates considerable public interest.
réputé: Considered reliable or excellent on the strength of a well-established reputation.
Definition in French
Qui bénéficie d'un prestige reconnu dans un domaine, souvent lié à l'excellence ou à l'autorité.
Word origin
The adjective prestigieux was formed from French prestige and the suffix -ieux; prestige derives through Italian prestigio from Latin praestigium, originally referring to an illusion or trick.
Usage tips
- The masculine singular and masculine plural are both prestigieux, while the feminine forms are prestigieuse and prestigieuses.