Merveilleux (en. Wonderful)

/mɛʁ.vɛ.jø/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Worthy of wonder.
This show was truly marvelous.
Ce spectacle était vraiment merveilleux.
Extraordinary, exceptional.
They experienced a marvelous moment during their trip.
Ils ont vécu un moment merveilleux lors de leur voyage.
That evokes magic or fairy-tale qualities.
The winter landscape was simply marvelous.
Le paysage hivernal était tout simplement merveilleux.

Etymology

From Latin 'mirabilis', which means 'worthy of admiration'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

marvelous journey
an exceptional and memorable journey
merveilleux voyage
a marvelous moment
a moment of great beauty or emotion
un moment merveilleux
the marvelous world
a magical and enchanted world
le merveilleux monde

Related Words

marvel
State of intense admiration.
merveille
admirable
That inspires admiration.
admirable
fairy-tale
Related to fairy tales, magical.
féérique

Slang Meanings

Perfectly exceptional.
This concert was marvelous, I didn't expect it!
Ce concert était merveilleux, je ne m'y attendais pas !
Something that exceeds expectations.
Her cake was marvelous, everyone loved it.
Son gâteau était merveilleux, tout le monde a adoré.