Redoutable (en. Formidable)

/ʁə.du.ta.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Evokes great fear or great respect.

This opponent is formidable on the field.

Cet adversaire est redoutable sur le terrain.

Indicates remarkable effectiveness.

Security agents are formidable in their work.

Les agents de sécurité sont redoutables dans leur travail.

Used to describe something or someone very strong or powerful.

It's a formidable team that has won all its matches.

C'est une équipe redoutable qui a gagné tous ses matchs.

Originates from the verb 'redouter', meaning 'to fear'.

a formidable enemy

a very dangerous or powerful opponent.

un ennemi redoutable

formidable competitor

a skilled rival and hard to beat.

redoutable concurrent

formidable threat

a serious danger that should be taken seriously.

menace redoutable

fear

To fear something or someone.

redouter

doubt

A feeling of uncertainty or distrust.

doute

timid

Who is afraid or shows caution.

craintif

Someone who is highly respected in a field.

This boxer is truly formidable; he has never lost a match.

Ce boxeur est vraiment redoutable, il n'a jamais perdu un match.

A very difficult situation to manage.

This project looks formidable; it requires a lot of preparation.

Ce projet s'annonce redoutable, il faut beaucoup de préparation.