/fa.mø/
Translation
famous, celebrated; that famous, that very
Word origin
From Latin famosus ('much talked of'), from fama ('report, rumour'). English 'famous' and 'fame' come from the same noun.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- famosus
- English cognates
- famous, fame
Grammar
Examples
C' .
He is a first-rate player.
.
We tasted that famous cake of hers.
.
This restaurant is famous across the whole region.
Afrique.
He told us about those famous travels of his in Africa.
' .
The result is nothing to write home about.
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