Usage Note
Louable carries a slightly formal or literary tone; in everyday speech, bien or méritoire are more common. Note the silent final '-e': the masculine and feminine forms are identical (un effort louable, une tentative louable). It derives from louer in the sense of 'to praise', not 'to rent'.
Examples
"C'est un effort louable de ta part."
Natural Translation
That is a commendable effort on your part.

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