No. 2,354 in French
prestigieux
Highly esteemed or distinguished.
In a sentence
Ce restaurant prestigieux est connu pour sa cuisine exceptionnelle.
This prestigious restaurant is known for its exceptional cuisine.
Used as an adjective to describe the restaurant, indicating its high status and recognition.
Elle a reçu un prix prestigieux lors de la cérémonie.
She received a prestigious award at the ceremony.
Here, 'prestigieux' describes the award to emphasize its respected and notable nature.
Ils habitent dans un quartier prestigieux de la ville.
They live in a prestigious neighborhood of the city.
In this case, 'prestigieux' characterizes the neighborhood to imply its desirability and reputation.
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