Célestes (en. Celestial)
/se.lɛs.t/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Relating to the sky or space.
Stars are celestial bodies.
Les étoiles sont des corps célestes.
Referring to something sublime, extraordinary.
Her voice has celestial beauty.
Sa voix a une beauté céleste.
Belonging to the heavens, traditionally in relation to the divine.
The angel is a celestial being.
L'ange est un être céleste.
Etymology
From Latin 'caelestis', which means 'celestial'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
celestial sky
An exceptionally beautiful and clear sky.
ciel céleste
celestial music
Music that seems to come from the heavens, often very harmonious.
musique céleste
celestial lights
The stars or luminous phenomena in the sky.
lumières célestes
Related Words
sky
The expanse above the earth, containing the atmosphere and celestial bodies.
ciel
astronomy
The science that studies celestial bodies.
astronomie
divine
Relating to God or the gods.
divin
Slang Meanings
Referring to something fantastic or incredible.
This concert was celestial; I loved it!
Ce concert était céleste, j'ai adoré !
Used to describe a transcendent experience.
This view from the top of the mountain was celestial.
Cette vue depuis le sommet de la montagne était céleste.