Incroyable (en. Amazing)

/ɛ̃.kʁwa.jabl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Designates something that seems impossible or hard to believe.
It's incredible to see how much he has changed.
C'est incroyable de voir à quel point il a changé.
Used to qualify extraordinary events or facts.
The show was incredible, I had never seen anything like it.
Le spectacle était incroyable, je n'avais jamais vu ça.
Refers to an exceptional quality.
She has an incredible voice that captivates everyone.
Elle a une voix incroyable qui captive tout le monde.

Etymology

From the Latin 'incredibilis', which means 'that which cannot be believed'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

incredible but true
Refers to something that seems unbelievable but is actually real.
incroyable mais vrai
it’s incredible!
Expression of surprise or admiration in the face of a situation.
c'est incroyable!
an incredible talent
Reference to an exceptionally good skill.
un talent incroyable

Related Words

believe
To accept as true or real.
croire
credible
Trustworthy, which can be believed.
credible
unbelief
State of not believing.
incroyance

Slang Meanings

Awesome
This concert was awesome, really incredible!
Ce concert était de ouf, vraiment incroyable !
Amazing
The movie was amazing, I thought it was incredible!
Le film était dément, j'ai trouvé ça incroyable !
Crazy
It’s crazy what he accomplished, really incredible!
C'est fou ce qu'il a réalisé, vraiment incroyable !