célèbre

/se.lɛbʁ/

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Translation

famous

Word origin

From Latin celeber ('frequented, renowned, populous').

Origin
Latin
Root
celeber
English cognates
celebrated, celebrity

Grammar

Masc pluralcélèbres

Examples

peintre .

This painter is famous all over the world.

actrice .

She dreams of becoming a famous actress.

desserts.

This restaurant is famous for its desserts.

romancière dédicacer .

A famous novelist is coming to sign her book.

phrase .

This sentence has become famous.

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This word is part of lesson 40.