Splendides (en. Splendid)
/splɑ̃.did/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
That shines with brilliance, beauty, or wealth.
The castle gardens were splendid in spring.
Les jardins du château étaient splendides au printemps.
That is exceptional or remarkable.
She gave a splendid performance at the competition.
Elle a eu une performance splendide au concours.
That evokes grandeur, opulence.
The clothes she wore were of a splendid style.
Les vêtements qu'elle portait étaient d'un style splendide.
Etymology
From Latin 'splendidus' meaning bright, shining.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a splendid show
a visually impressive event.
un spectacle splendide
a splendid view
a panorama of remarkable beauty.
une vue splendide
a splendid moment
a memorable and joyous occasion.
un moment splendide
Related Words
splendor
State of that which is splendid.
splendeur
brilliance
Bright, shining, resplendent.
éclat
magnificence
Character of that which is majestic, imposing.
magnificence
Slang Meanings
A really great thing
That party was splendid, really a great thing!
Cette fête était splendide, vraiment un truc trop bien !
Super classy
His new look is splendid, it's super classy!
Son nouveau look est splendide, c'est super classe !