No. 1,021 in French
fameux
Famous; renowned.
In a sentence
Ce restaurant est fameux pour ses plats exquis.
This restaurant is famous for its exquisite dishes.
Here, 'fameux' means 'famous' or 'well-known', commonly describing something renowned or notable for a specific quality.
Il m'a raconté une fameux histoire pleine d'aventures.
He told me a famous story full of adventures.
In this context, 'fameux' adds an emphasis to the story, indicating it is remarkable or captivating in some way.
Nous avons discuté du fameux problème de l'environnement.
We discussed the well-known environmental issue.
Here, 'fameux' signifies 'well-known' or 'noteworthy', typically used to highlight an issue or topic recognized by many.
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