/nɔbl/
Translation
noble, high-minded; a nobleman
Word origin
From Latin nobilis ('well known, of high birth'), an old derivative of noscere ('to know'). To be noble was first simply to be known.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- nobilis
- English cognates
- noble, notable
Grammar
Examples
C' .
It is a noble and simple gesture.
' .
She comes from a noble family in the south.
.
The noble families lost their land.
.
He did it for a noble cause.
.
There was something noble about his face.
Where this fits
Add to review queue
Track this word in your spaced-repetition queue and be tested on it at the right interval.
Go to my review queueFrench · Free printables
noble: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the French word "noble" (noble, high-minded; a nobleman): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
Free for members
The printable worksheets, infographics and PDFs are free with an account. Start a free week and download as many as you like.
Start your free weekThis word is part of lesson 42.