No. 1,844 in French
illustre
Famous or renowned.
In a sentence
Il est un écrivain illustre connu pour ses romans historiques.
He is an illustrious writer known for his historical novels.
Used as an adjective to describe a person who is famous and distinguished for their work or contributions.
Ce tableau illustre la beauté naturelle de la région.
This painting illustrates the natural beauty of the region.
Used as a verb meaning to depict or represent something visually or figuratively.
Dans cet essai, l'auteur illustre ses arguments avec des exemples.
In this essay, the author illustrates their arguments with examples.
Used as a verb to mean providing clarification or explanation for arguments or points.
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