French Conversation · Level 5
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French word
super
Pronunciation
IPA/sypɛʁ/
Meaning
- adjectivegreat
Example
Ce film est super.
This movie is great.
More examples
Il a eu une super idée.
He had a great idea.
Core concept
A strong boost that places a person, thing, or experience well beyond the expected level.
Common phrases
une super journée
a great day
une super équipe
a great team
un super projet
a great project
Similar words
génial: Outstanding and inspiring, especially when describing an event or discovery.
chouette: Nice and agreeable in a pleasant, appealing way.
sympa: Warm, friendly, and easy to like in people or things.
formidable: Extraordinary and striking enough to make a lasting impression.
Definition in French
Signifie «très bon» ou «formidable», utilisé pour renforcer une qualité sans accord en genre ni en nombre.
Word origin
The French adjective super preserves the Latin form super, whose sense of being above developed into an informal marker of high degree.
Usage tips
- Super is familiar rather than formal, so très or an adjective such as excellent is often better in formal writing.
Other meanings
- veryadverb
Related words
- super-hérossuperheronoun
- superposersuperimposeverb