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    Louable (en. Commendable)

    /ləabl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Worthy of praise, remarkable.
    His commitment to charity is laudable.
    Son engagement dans la charité est louable.
    That deserves admiration or recognition.
    His efforts to save animals are laudable.
    Ses efforts pour sauver les animaux sont louables.
    Valued for its positive character.
    Succeeding despite difficulties is a laudable thing.
    Réussir malgré les difficultés est une chose louable.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'laudabilis', derived from 'laudare' meaning 'to praise'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a laudable act
    An act that deserves to be praised.
    un acte louable
    laudable intentions
    Intentions that are worthy of respect.
    des intentions louables
    to act in a laudable manner
    To behave in a praiseworthy manner.
    agir de manière louable

    Related Words

    to praise
    To express gratitude, to pay tribute.
    louer
    praise
    Speech or writing that praises someone or something.
    éloge
    admirable
    Worthy of admiration.
    admirable
    meritorious
    Deserving recognition for one's actions.
    méritoire

    Slang Meanings

    To have merit
    His project is truly laudable.
    Son projet est vraiment louable.
    Worthy of congratulations
    His action is laudable; he deserves applause.
    Son action est louable, il faut lui donner des applaudissements.