No. 2,228 in French

fameuse

"Fameuse" means "famous" or "noteworthy" in English.

In a sentence

C'était une soirée fameuse.
It was a fabulous evening.
The word 'fameuse' is used as an adjective to mean 'fabulous' or 'remarkable' in a positive manner.
Le chef a préparé sa fameuse tarte aux pommes.
The chef prepared his famous apple pie.
'Fameuse' here means 'famous', describing something well-known for its quality.
Elle a raconté une histoire fameuse.
She told an incredible story.
In this sentence, 'fameuse' is used to imply something extraordinary or notable, focusing on the uniqueness of the story.

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