Illustre (en. Illustrated)
/ilystʁ/
Synonyms
- fameux
- célèbre
- distingué
- emblématique
- renommé
Slang Meanings
A term used to refer to a famous person, especially in the artistic field.
This singer is really illustrious, everyone knows him.
Ce chanteur est vraiment illustre, tout le monde le connaît.
Can be used ironically to describe someone who takes themselves too seriously.
Look at him, he thinks he’s an illustrious character.
Regarde-le, il se prend pour un illustre personnage.