incontournable

incontournable
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. unmissable
Le musée est l’une des attractions incontournables de la ville.The museum is one of the city's unmissable attractions.
b. must-see
Les films de Charlie Chaplin sont des classiques incontournables.Charlie Chaplin's films are must-see classics.
c. which cannot be overlooked (phrase; not used for people)
En histoire de l'art, le cubisme est un mouvement incontournable.In art history, Cubism is a movement which cannot be overlooked.
d. who cannot be overlooked (phrase; not used for things)
Arthur Rimbaud est un poète incontournable du dix-neuvième siècle.Arthur Rimbaud is a nineteenth century poet who cannot be overlooked.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. must-see
Pendant notre séjour, nous avons fait le tour des incontournables de la ville.During our stay, we toured the city's must-sees.
b. unmissable work
Ce roman est un incontournable de la science-fiction.This novel is an unmissable work in science fiction.
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