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    Célébré (en. Famous)

    /se.le.bʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is very well-known in a particular field.
    The author of this book is famous in the literary world.
    L'auteur de ce livre est célèbre dans le monde littéraire.
    Who attracts attention in a positive way.
    This song became famous last summer.
    Cette chanson est devenue célèbre l'été dernier.
    Refers to a person with recognized public status.
    She is famous for her humanitarian work.
    Elle est célèbre pour ses actions humanitaires.

    Etymology

    The word 'célèbre' comes from the Latin 'celebris', meaning 'frequently visited, celebrated'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to celebrate an event
    Marking an occasion with a party or ceremony.
    célébrer un événement
    in celebrity
    In the manner of celebrities.
    à la célébrité
    to be famous like a star
    To be as well-known as a star.
    être célèbre comme une star
    fleeting celebrity
    Celebrity that doesn't last long.
    célébrité éphémère

    Related Words

    celebrity
    A famous person, publicly recognized.
    célébrité
    celebration
    Act of celebrating something.
    célébration
    to celebrate
    Celebrating something publicly.
    célébrer

    Slang Meanings

    Headliner
    That guy is a real headliner in cinema.
    Ce gars-là, c'est une vraie tête d'affiche du cinéma.
    Star
    She has become a star since her last film.
    Elle est devenue une star depuis son dernier film.
    People
    He hangs out with people from the celebrity world.
    Il traîne avec des gens du monde people.