Célèbres (en. Famous)

/se.le.bʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is known by many people.
This actress is very famous in the world of cinema.
Cette actrice est très célèbre dans le monde du cinéma.
Who has gained great notoriety.
The painter is known for his famous works.
Le peintre est connu pour ses œuvres célèbres.
Who is referred to with respect or admiration.
Famous philosophers have influenced modern thought.
Les philosophes célèbres ont influencé la pensée moderne.

Etymology

From Latin 'celebrus', meaning 'celebrated'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be famous
To be known by the general public.
être célèbre
famous personality
A person recognized in a particular field.
personnalité célèbre
to do something famous
To carry out an act that will become known.
faire quelque chose de célèbre

Related Words

celebration
The act of celebrating something.
célébration
to celebrate
To pay tribute to or praise something.
célébrer

Slang Meanings

A person often exposed in the media.
This star is a real celebrity, she is followed everywhere.
Cette star est une vraie célébrité, elle est suivie partout.
Refers to a popular place or event.
This festival has become very famous in recent years.
Ce festival est devenu très célebre ces dernières années.