French Conversation · Level 96
60 words
French word
remarquable
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁəmaʁkabl/
Meaning
- adjectiveexcellent
Example
Elle a fait un travail remarquable.
She did excellent work.
More examples
Son talent est remarquable.
His talent is outstanding.
Core concept
A person, work, or event that stands out because its quality or impact is hard to overlook.
Common phrases
un talent remarquable
outstanding talent
un courage remarquable
outstanding courage
une idée remarquable
noteworthy idea
Similar words
génial: Exceptionally brilliant, inspiring admiration and surprise.
super: Very good and especially satisfying or enjoyable.
excellent: Of exceptionally high quality and better than expected.
formidable: Terrific and strongly positive in its impact.
Definition in French
Qui dépasse nettement la norme par sa qualité, son intensité ou son originalité.
Word origin
The adjective comes from the verb remarquer, "to notice," combined with the productive French suffix -able.
Usage tips
- Remarquable often sounds more formal than everyday praise such as génial or super, especially in casual conversation.
Other meanings
- noteworthyadjective
- strikingadjective
Opposites
- insignifiantinsignificantadjective
- banalordinaryadjective