spectaculaire
spectacular, impressive
adjective spek-ta-kü-LEHR Rare
Origin: From spectacle (show, spectacle) + -aire; ultimately Latin spectaculum, from spectare (to watch)
Usage Note
Spectaculaire is invariable for gender (un résultat spectaculaire, une victoire spectaculaire) and agrees only in number (des progrès spectaculaires). It is a go-to adjective in sports commentary and news reporting. The adverb spectaculairement means 'spectacularly'.
Examples
"La finale a été spectaculaire."
Natural Translation
The final was spectacular.
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