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

notable person
A person who is recognized in society for their achievements.
personne notable
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

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.