Légendaire (en. Legendary)

/le.ʒɑ̃.dɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Evoking extraordinary and memorable characters or events.

His courage was legendary throughout the kingdom.

Son courage était légendaire dans tout le royaume.

Famous because of stories or narratives that attribute exceptional qualities to it.

The exploits of this hero have become legendary.

Les exploits de ce héros sont devenus légendaires.

Worthy of being in a legend due to its exceptional nature.

This actress has a legendary career.

Cette actrice a une carrière légendaire.

From the Latin 'legenda', meaning 'things to be read', related to mythical stories.

a legendary character

A character who has made an exceptional mark on history.

un personnage légendaire

legendary stories

Stories that have become famous and mythical.

des histoires légendaires

a legendary reputation

A fame that is widely recognized and admired.

une réputation légendaire

legend

Traditional narrative that tells of historical events or characters while embellishing them.

légende

myth

Symbolic narrative that explains cultural or natural phenomena through divine or heroic figures.

mythe

hero

Famous character due to remarkable actions, often linked to legends.

héros

Crazy about something

He is legendary when it comes to partying, always ready to have fun.

Il est légendaire en matière de fête, toujours prêt à s'amuser.

An expert, someone very skilled in a field

This team is legendary in their ability to win.

Cette équipe est légendaire dans leur capacité à gagner.