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    Illustre (en. Illustrated)

    /ilystʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Famous and respected due to notable achievements.
    This writer is illustrious for his contributions to literature.
    Cet écrivain est illustre pour ses contributions à la littérature.
    Who stands out for greatness or significance.
    The professor gave an illustrious lecture on art history.
    Le professeur a donné une conférence illustre sur l'histoire de l'art.
    Of great fame or reputation.
    This institution has trained many illustrious minds.
    Cette institution a formé de nombreux esprits illustres.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'illustris' meaning 'brilliant, shining'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    an illustrious figure
    A famous or notable person in a certain field.
    un personnage illustre
    an illustrious career
    A career marked by notable achievements.
    une carrière illustre
    an illustrious family
    A family with a long history of fame or success.
    une famille illustre

    Related Words

    reputation
    The recognition that a person or institution has in society.
    réputation
    notoriety
    The fact of being well-known and recognized by a large audience.
    notoriété
    prestige
    The respect and admiration surrounding a person or institution.
    prestige

    Slang Meanings

    A term used to refer to a famous person, especially in the artistic field.
    This singer is really illustrious, everyone knows him.
    Ce chanteur est vraiment illustre, tout le monde le connaît.
    Can be used ironically to describe someone who takes themselves too seriously.
    Look at him, he thinks he’s an illustrious character.
    Regarde-le, il se prend pour un illustre personnage.