l'
/ɛk.se.lɑ̃s/
Translation
excellence; par excellence = above all others
Word origin
From Latin excellentia, from excellere ('to rise above, to surpass'), from ex ('out') and celsus ('lofty'). English 'excellence' and 'excel' come from the same verb.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- excellentia
- English cognates
- excellence, excel
Grammar
Examples
l' .
This restaurant is known for the excellence of its cooking.
.
He is the teacher above all others.
L' .
Excellence takes a great deal of work.
l' ' .
She aims for excellence in everything she does.
Cette l' .
This school seeks excellence above all.
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