Prodigieuse (en. Prodigious)

/pʁɔ.di.ʒjøz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to something astonishing or extraordinary.
This artistic performance was prodigious.
Cette performance artistique était prodigieuse.
That exceeds the ordinary or is remarkable.
He has a prodigious memory.
Il a une mémoire prodigieuse.
Evokes great strength or exceptional ability.
His ability to solve problems is prodigious.
Sa capacité à résoudre des problèmes est prodigieuse.

Etymology

From Latin 'prodigiosus', meaning 'extraordinary, marvelous'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a prodigious talent
A talent that impresses with its intensity or rarity.
un talent prodigieux
a prodigious memory
Ability to remember in an astonishing way.
une mémoire prodigieuse
a prodigious success
A success that exceeds ordinary expectations.
une réussite prodigieuse

Related Words

prodigious
Of an exceptional level.
prodigieuse
supernatural
That exceeds natural abilities.
surnaturel
breathtaking
That makes a great impression; astounding.
époustouflant

Slang Meanings

Used to describe something incredible or shocking.
This concert was just prodigious, I didn’t expect it.
Ce concert était juste prodigieux, je n'y pensais pas.
Sometimes used exaggeratedly for any positive phenomenon.
His latest album is prodigious, really!
Son dernier album est prodigieux, vraiment !