Majestueux (en. Majestic)
/maʒɛs.tɥø/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Qualifies something or someone that stands out for its magnificence.
The castle we visited was truly majestic.
Le château que nous avons visité était vraiment majestueux.
Relates to impressive beauty or grandeur.
The majestic mountains rose on the horizon.
Les montagnes majestueuses se dressaient à l'horizon.
Demonstrates remarkable dignity or nobility.
The king had a majestic bearing that impressed all his subjects.
Le roi avait un port majestueux qui impressionnait tous ses subjects.
Etymology
From Latin 'majesticus', meaning 'great, elevated'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
majestic spectacle
An event or view of impressive beauty.
majestueux spectacle
majestic kings
Refers to kings or sovereigns who exercise their power in a noble manner.
majestueux rois
Related Words
majesty
Remarkable dignity or grandeur, often used to talk about sovereigns.
majesté
majestic phenomenon
A natural event or spectacle that is stunning in its size or beauty.
majestueux phénomène
Slang Meanings
An impressive style or presentation.
His way of dancing is truly majestic.
Sa manière de danser est vraiment majestueuse.
A behavior that attracts attention with its grandeur.
He behaved majestically throughout the ceremony.
Il s'est comporté de façon majestueuse pendant toute la cérémonie.