Céleste (en. Celestial)
/se.lɛst/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Belonging to the sky or divinity.
Stars are fascinating celestial objects.
Les étoiles sont des objets célestes fascinants.
Of exceptional beauty.
Her voice has a celestial quality.
Sa voix a une qualité céleste.
Related to a spiritual or divine dimension.
Celestial philosophies enlighten us about our existence.
Les philosophies célestes nous éclairent sur notre existence.
Etymology
From Latin 'caelestis', meaning 'celestial', which comes from 'caelum' meaning 'sky'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a celestial being
A being that has divine or spiritual qualities.
un être céleste
celestial music
Music of transcendent beauty.
la musique céleste
a celestial journey
A spiritual or metaphorical journey.
un voyage céleste
celestial resources
Resources coming from a higher dimension.
des ressources célestes
Related Words
sky
The expanse that seems to be above the earth.
ciel
astronomy
The science that studies celestial bodies.
astronomie
paradise
An ideal or happy place often associated with a celestial existence.
paradis
Slang Meanings
Something very positive or good.
This party was celestial!
Cette fête était céleste !
To feel great joy or satisfaction.
He is in a celestial state after this news.
Il est dans un état céleste après cette nouvelle.