Fabuleux (en. Fabulous)
/fa.by.le/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Relating to fable, to the marvelous.
Fairy tales feature fabulous characters.
Les contes de fées mettent en scène des personnages fabuleux.
Describes something extraordinary or incredible.
This show was simply fabulous.
Ce spectacle était tout simplement fabuleux.
That inspires admiration for its quality or beauty.
The landscapes of this region are fabulous.
Les paysages de cette région sont fabuleux.
Etymology
From the Latin fabulosus, relating to fable.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a fabulous tale
A wonderful story, often with supernatural elements.
un conte fabuleux
fabulous talents
Exceptional skills or abilities.
des talents fabuleux
a fabulous world
An imaginary universe filled with wonders.
un monde fabuleux
Related Words
fable
A fictional story, often with a moral.
fable
fantasy
Free imagination, often used in marvelous narratives.
fantaisie
mythical
Relating to a myth, often symbolic or legendary.
mythique
Slang Meanings
Superb, great.
This movie was fabulous, I loved it!
Ce film était fabuleux, j'ai adoré !
Exceptional.
The atmosphere of the party was fabulous.
L'ambiance de la fête était fabuleuse.