impressionnant

/ɛ̃pʁesjɔnɑ̃/

adjective A2

le (masc.) la (fem.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Adj Register Neutral Era Current Frequency Core Domain General Tone Positive
Word fingerprint: Register: neutral. Era: current. Frequency: core. Domain: general. Connotation: positive.

Meaning

  1. impressive

Similar words

étonnant

Impressionnant describes something that makes a strong, often positive impression through its scale or quality (an impressive building, an impressive feat). Étonnant is about surprise — something unexpected or astonishing, not necessarily grand.

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