This is the 11024th most frequent French word.
pittoresque
Picturesque; visually attractive, often in a charming or quaint way.
This usage describes the visual charm and quaintness of the village.
Le petit village au bord de la rivière est pittoresque.
The small village by the river is picturesque.
Here, the word 'pittoresque' is used metaphorically to mean 'vivid' or 'evocative' in a descriptive context.
La description qu'il a donnée de ce lieu était vraiment pittoresque.
The description he gave of this place was truly picturesque.
This example uses 'pittoresque' to highlight the aesthetic appeal and beauty of the scenery.