Polyglot Dictionary

somptueux

/sɔ̃ptɥø/

adjective B2

le (masc.) la (fem.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Adj Register Neutral Era Current Frequency Common Domain General Tone Neutral

Meaning

  1. sumptuous, lavish

Usage notes

Describes something richly, extravagantly elegant -- food, decor, or an event -- stronger than simply "beau" (nice) or "riche" (rich).

Practice

1 What does somptueux mean?

2 Fill the gap: Ils ont organisé un dîner ___ pour Noël.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches somptueux?

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