Excellent (en. Excellent)

/ɛk.sə.lɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is of top quality, exceeding the average.
This restaurant offers excellent cuisine.
Ce restaurant propose une cuisine excellente.
Which deserves great admiration.
He achieved excellent results in his exams.
Il a obtenu des résultats excellents à ses examens.
Which shows much skill or talent.
He is an excellent pianist.
C'est un pianiste excellent.

Etymology

From the Latin 'excellens', which means 'to stand out, to elevate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

excellent work
A work of superior quality.
excellent travail
it’s excellent
An expression to indicate that something is very satisfying.
c'est excellent
in an excellent manner
In a very satisfactory or superior manner.
de manière excellente

Related Words

excellence
The quality of being excellent.
excellence
exemplary
Worthy of being imitated, of high quality.
exemplaire
preeminence
Superiority in quality or value.
prééminence

Slang Meanings

Top
This movie was really top!
Ce film était vraiment top !
Great
Everything is great after the cleaning.
Tout est nickel après le nettoyage.
Awesome
The concerts of this band are always awesome.
Les concerts de ce groupe sont toujours au top.