Suprêmes (en. Supreme)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is of the highest degree, reaching the maximum.
He is the greatest supreme artist of this generation.
C'est le meilleur artiste suprême de cette génération.
Used to designate something extraordinary or extreme.
His talent is of supreme beauty.
Son talent est d'une suprême beauté.
Used to refer to exclusive values or philosophies.
They advocate for a cause of supreme importance.
Ils défendent une cause de suprême importance.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'supremus', meaning 'the highest'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the strictest sense
in the strictest manner
à la suprême rigueur
supreme love
a love of exceptional intensity
l'amour suprême
supreme values
the fundamental and highest values
les valeurs suprêmes

Related Words

supremacy
Domination or supreme authority over something.
suprématie
supreme
Which is, in most situations, at the highest degree.
suprême
excellence
The quality of being superior or ideal.
excellence

Slang Meanings

It's the best of what exists.
That concert was supreme!
Ce concert était suprême!
Used to describe something truly exceptional.
This burger is supreme, you have to try it!
Ce burger est suprême, tu dois le goûter!