L’illustre (en. The illustrious)

/lilystʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Who is very well-known and respected.

This writer left an illustrious mark in literature.

Cet écrivain a laissé une empreinte illustre dans la littérature.

Evoking exceptional greatness or dignity.

He gave an illustrious speech that moved everyone present.

Il a fait un discours illustre qui a ému tous les présents.

Who is famous for significant achievements.

The illustrious scientist received numerous awards for his research.

L’illustre scientifique a reçu de nombreux prix pour ses recherches.

From Latin 'illustris' which means 'bright, famous'.

the illustrious unknown

A famous figure whose name is not known.

l'illustre inconnu

an illustrious ancestor

An ancestor of great renown or honor.

un illustre ancêtre

the illustrious personalities

Very famous and respected individuals.

les illustres personnalités

illustriously

In an illustrious manner, in a famous way.

illustrement

illustration

Visual representation, especially in the arts.

illustration

illustrate

To bring something famous or illustrious to light.

illustrier

To boast of being illustrious.

Stop acting like a big illustrious person, be humble!

Arrête de jouer le grand illustre, sois humble!

To pass for an illustrious person without truly being one.

This guy thinks he's illustrious when he hasn't accomplished anything.

Ce type se prend pour un illustre alors qu'il n'a rien accompli.