No. 1,540 in French
impressionnant
Impressive.
In a sentence
La vue du sommet de la montagne est absolument impressionnante.
The view from the top of the mountain is absolutely impressive.
In this sentence, 'impressionnante' describes the awe-inspiring nature of the mountain view, conveying the idea of something grand and striking.
Ton discours était vraiment impressionnant et m'a beaucoup touché.
Your speech was truly impressive and touched me deeply.
Here, 'impressionnant' is used to convey the emotional impact and significant effect of the speech on the listener.
Ils ont créé une machine impressionnante qui peut résoudre les énigmes complexes.
They have created an impressive machine that can solve complex puzzles.
In this context, 'impressionnante' is applied to the machine, emphasizing its remarkable features and capabilities.
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