Notable (en. Notable)

/nɔ.ta.bl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who stands out due to remarkable qualities or characteristics.
It is a notable event in history.
C'est un événement notable dans l'histoire.
Who is worthy of interest or attention.
She is a notable artist in the world of music.
Elle est une artiste notable dans le monde de la musique.
Who has a certain fame.
He has made notable contributions to science.
Il a fait des contributions notables à la science.

Etymology

From the Latin 'notabilis', meaning 'worthy of being noted'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to note
To pay attention to or to consider.
à noter
a notable man
A man who has made significant contributions in a field.
un homme notable
notable person
A person who is recognized in society for their achievements.
personne notable

Related Words

notoriety
The state of being known and recognized by the public.
notoriété
grading
The action of evaluating or marking something.
notation
to note
To give a grade or a comment on something.
noter

Slang Meanings

Someone who has made a significant impact
This director is truly a notable figure in cinema.
Ce réalisateur est vraiment un notable du cinéma.
Something memorable
This performance was notable, I will never forget it.
Cette performance était notable, je ne l'oublierai jamais.