No. 563 in French
célèbre
Famous.
In a sentence
Beaucoup de monde visite Paris parce que c'est une ville célèbre.
Many people visit Paris because it is a famous city.
The word 'célèbre' is used as an adjective here to describe the city of Paris being renowned or widely known.
Mon oncle est un chef célèbre qui a écrit plusieurs livres de cuisine.
My uncle is a famous chef who has written several cookbooks.
Here, 'célèbre' describes the uncle as being well-known within his profession or domain.
Le tableau de Mona Lisa est une œuvre très célèbre au Louvre.
The Mona Lisa painting is a very famous artwork at the Louvre.
In this sentence, 'célèbre' qualifies the painting, referring to its global recognition and fame.
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