/mɛʁ.vɛ.jø/
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Translation
wonderful, marvellous
Word origin
From merveille ('marvel'), from Latin mirabilia ('wonderful things'), the neuter plural of mirabilis, from mirari ('to wonder at'). The same mirari root gives English marvel, miracle and admire.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- mirabilia
- English cognates
- marvel, miracle, admire
Grammar
Femininemerveilleuse
Masc pluralmerveilleux
Fem pluralmerveilleuses
Examples
.
We had a wonderful evening at their place.
Quelle !
What a marvellous view from this window!
.
She has a wonderful voice when she sings.
week-end .
We had a wonderful weekend in the countryside.
Quelle !
What a wonderful surprise to see you here!
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