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formidable
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
1. (impressive)
a. tremendous
Il y avait une foule formidable lors de la manifestation.There was a tremendous crowd at the protest.
b. astounding
Cette haltérophile possède une force formidable.This weightlifter has astounding strength.
c. great
Les avions supersoniques volent à une vitesse formidable.Supersonic planes fly at great speed.
2. (colloquial) (very good)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. amazing (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Tu es fiancé. C’est formidable !You're engaged. That's amazing!
b. terrific (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Sylvie va à l’université en Angleterre. C’est formidable, non ?Sylvie is going to college in England. That's terrific, isn't it?
c. wonderful
Ce sont des cadeaux formidables pour les enfants.These are wonderful gifts for children.
3. (old-fashioned) (daunting)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another time (e.g., cat, groovy).
a. formidable
Le projet semblait formidable, mais Sophie a réussi avec brio.The project seemed formidable, but Sophie succeeded brilliantly.
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