French Conversation · Level 68
60 words
French word
prodigieux
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁodiʒjø/
Meaning
- adjectivewonderful
Example
Elle a fait un travail prodigieux.
She did a wonderful job.
More examples
Son spectacle a été prodigieux.
His show was prodigious.
Core concept
A rare or exceptional quality whose effect leaves observers astonished.
Common phrases
un talent prodigieux
a prodigious talent
un succès prodigieux
a prodigious success
Similar words
incroyable: Incredibly surprising and seemingly impossible to believe.
formidable: Outstandingly good and deserving of strong admiration.
merveilleux: Wonderful in beauty and able to bring deep happiness.
fantastique: Extraordinarily wonderful in an almost unreal, joyful way.
Definition in French
Qui est remarquable par son excellence, sa rareté ou son effet étonnant.
Word origin
French prodigieux comes through Old French from Latin prodigiosus, meaning extraordinary, and belongs to the same word family as French prodige.
Usage tips
- In French, prodigieux is often emphatic and can sound exaggerated in casual conversation, while it fits naturally in formal praise such as un travail prodigieux.