French Conversation · Level 79
60 words
French word
splendide
Pronunciation
IPA/splɑ̃did/
Meaning
- adjectivewonderful
Example
Ce paysage est splendide.
This landscape is wonderful.
More examples
La soirée était splendide.
The evening was splendid.
Core concept
A striking scene or quality that catches the eye and inspires admiration.
Common phrases
très splendide
very splendid
vue splendide
splendid view
soirée splendide
splendid evening
Similar words
beau: Generally beautiful, with pleasing forms, colors, or an agreeable atmosphere.
joli: Cute and stylishly attractive, with an endearing appearance that invites affection.
charmant: Appealing and engaging, with a charm that naturally wins people's favor.
magnifique: Magnificently beautiful, grand and lavish in appearance, and deeply impressive.
Definition in French
Qui suscite l'admiration et l'étonnement parce qu'il est remarquable par son aspect ou sa qualité.
Word origin
French splendide comes from Latin splendidus, from splendere, 'to shine', whose sense extended from brightness to excellence.
Usage tips
- Splendide is spelled the same in masculine and feminine singular, but the plural form is splendides.