Incomparable (en. Incomparable)

[ɛ̃.kɔ̃.pa.ʁabl]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which surpasses everything in quality or excellence.
This work of art is incomparable in its beauty.
Cette œuvre d'art est incomparable dans sa beauté.
Which has no parallel.
His talent is incomparable within this competition.
Son talent est incomparable au sein de cette compétition.
Which cannot be matched.
He has an incomparable personality that attracts many people.
Il a une personnalité incomparable qui attire beaucoup de gens.

Etymology

From Latin 'incomparabilis', derived from 'in-' (negation) and 'comparabilis' (comparable).

Common Phrases and Expressions

an incomparable beauty
A beauty that cannot be equaled.
une beauté incomparable
an incomparable talent
A talent that cannot be compared to any other.
un talent incomparable
an incomparable price
A price that is unique and without equivalent.
un prix incomparable

Related Words

comparable
Which can be compared to something else.
comparable
equal
Which is on the same level as something else.
égal
exceptional
Which is out of the ordinary.
exceptionnel

Slang Meanings

To describe something extremely good.
This concert was incomparably better than the last one!
Ce concert était incomparablement meilleur que le dernier !
Used to exaggerate something.
His humor is incomparably funny.
Son humour est incomparablement drôle.