No. 1,861 in French

magnifique

Magnificent; excellent; splendid.

In a sentence

Ce paysage est magnifique.
This landscape is magnificent.
The word 'magnifique' here is used as an adjective to describe the noun 'landscape', emphasizing its beauty.
Le travail qu'il a accompli est vraiment magnifique.
The work he has accomplished is truly magnificent.
In this sentence, 'magnifique' is used as an adjective to characterize the outstanding quality of the noun 'work'.
Quelle magnifique idée tu as eue!
What a magnificent idea you had!
The word 'magnifique' here is an attributive adjective placed before the noun 'idée', underscoring the greatness of the idea.

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