No. 3,185 in French
redoutable
Formidable or awe-inspiring.
In a sentence
Ce boxeur est un adversaire redoutable sur le ring.
This boxer is a formidable opponent in the ring.
Here, "redoutable" describes the boxer's capability that invokes respect and awe.
Elle possède un talent redoutable pour la musique.
She has a formidable talent for music.
In this case, "redoutable" is used to emphasize the impressive and exceptional aspect of her musical talent.
La situation était redoutable à cause des conditions climatiques extrêmes.
The situation was formidable due to the extreme weather conditions.
Here, "redoutable" refers to the challenging and possibly dangerous nature of the situation.
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