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remarquable
/ʁə.maʁ.kabl/
notable, remarkable, outstanding
Son travail est vraiment remarquable.
His work is truly remarkable.
formal
Worthy of attention; notable or outstanding in a positive way.
Elle a fait une performance remarquable lors du concert.
She gave a remarkable performance during the concert.
C'est un livre remarquable sur l'histoire de la France.
It's a remarkable book about the history of France.
Often used to describe something or someone that stands out due to exceptional qualities.
Collocations
une performance remarquablea remarkable performanceun talent remarquablea remarkable talentun effort remarquablea remarkable effort
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Pro Tip
Usage in Formal Contexts
This word is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe something as outstanding or worthy of attention.
Gold Rule
Positive Connotation
Always carries a positive connotation, indicating something exceptional or noteworthy.
Word Origin
From the Old French 'remarquable', from 'remarquer' (to remark), from Latin 'remarcare' (to mark again).
Usage Notes
Can be used to describe people, achievements, or objects that are particularly noteworthy.
Word Breakdown
remarquer
to remark or notice
root-able
capable of
suffixDictionnaire Français-Anglais