Illustres (en. Illustrious)

/i.lus.tʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Who is famous or eminent.

The illustrious writers of the Renaissance influenced modern literature.

Les illustres écrivains de la Renaissance ont influencé la littérature moderne.

Worthy of respect and admiration.

This illustrious scientist has received numerous awards for his research.

Cet illustre scientifique a reçu de nombreux prix pour ses recherches.

Refers to those who hold a high status in society.

She comes from an illustrious and respected family.

Elle est issue d'une famille illustre et respectée.

From Latin 'illustris', meaning 'enlightened', 'illustrious'.

illustrious ancestors

Former family members who have left a notable legacy.

illustres ancêtres

play an illustrious role

To have significance or an important role in a field.

jouer un rôle illustre

illustrious figures

Reference to individuals known for their achievements.

des illustres personnages

illuminate

To make something clearer or brighter.

illuminer

illustration

Visual representation or explanation of an idea.

illustration

illustrator

Person who creates illustrations.

illustrateur

A well-known person in a specific field.

This author is truly illustrious; everyone is talking about his latest book.

Cet auteur est vraiment illustre, tout le monde parle de son dernier livre.

Refers to a significant situation or event.

It is an illustrious moment in the history of cinema.

C'est un illustre moment dans l'histoire du cinéma.