L'admirable (en. The admirable)

/la.dmi.ʁabl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Qualifies something or someone that inspires admiration and respect.
His courage in this situation was truly admirable.
Son courage dans cette situation était vraiment admirable.
Characterized by exceptional qualities.
This work of art is admirable for its beauty and technique.
Cette œuvre d'art est admirable par sa beauté et sa technique.
Impressive, astonishing.
He achieved an admirable feat in record time.
Il a accompli un exploit admirable en un temps record.

Etymology

From the Latin 'admirabilis', meaning 'worthy of admiration'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

at admirable decibels
At a very high volume.
à admirables décibels
to be someone's admirable one
To be a source of admiration for someone.
être l'admirable de quelqu'un

Related Words

admiration
The state of someone who admires, a feeling of respect and veneration.
admiration
to admire
To look at with admiration, to feel admiration for.
admirer

Slang Meanings

Something truly impressive.
That movie was admirable, I loved it!
Ce film, c'était de l'admirable, j'ai adoré !
An adjective to describe an exceptional person.
He's an admirable guy, always ready to help others.
C'est un gars admirable, toujours prêt à aider les autres.