incroyable
/ɛ̃.kʁwa.jabl/
The English word "amazing" can be translated into French as incroyable.
incroyable is used to describe something that possesses uniquely wonderful qualities. While it is used for "amazing", it is more frequently used to mean "unbelievable" or "incredible" in the sense of something being hard to believe.
Meaning: possessing uniquely wonderful qualities (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word incroyable literally means "unbelievable".
How does it change in a sentence?
The word incroyable is the same for both masculine and feminine singular nouns because it already ends in an unaccented e. To describe multiple people or things, add an s to make it incroyables.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɛ̃.kʁwa.jabl/
Did you know?
- In some French dialects, particularly in Quebec, you might hear c'est écoeurant to mean 'amazing'. In standard France French, this word usually means 'disgusting'.
- To say something is 'amazing' in a way that suggests it is 'mind-blowing', French speakers might use the phrase ça me dépasse, which literally means 'it exceeds me'.
- In certain French contexts, saying 'c'est incroyable' can be a sarcastic way to tell someone they are lying.
Examples in context
- Comme c'est incroyable !How amazing!This sentence is useful for expressing exclamation with incroyable.Tatoeba #9030024 by Micsmithel, translation #8763954 by carlosalberto
- Je trouve ça incroyable.I think this is amazing.This sentence is useful for expressing an opinion with incroyable.Tatoeba #13370701 by lbdx, translation #7110936 by CM
- Son talent est incroyable.Her talent is amazing.This sentence is useful for describing a quality with incroyable.Tatoeba #133763 by sacredceltic, translation #309305 by CK
- Son talent de danseur est incroyable!His dancing talent is incredible!
- Les paysages dans cette région sont étonnants!The landscapes in this region are astonishing!
- Sa capacité à résoudre les problèmes est remarquable!His problem-solving skills are remarkable!
- Ce concert était génial!This concert was awesome!
- J'ai passé un super moment avec toi!I had a great time with you!
- Ton travail est vraiment impressionnant!Your work is truly impressive!
- C'est fou comme tu joues bien au basketball!It's crazy how well you play basketball!
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Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are looking at the view from a high balcony.
- NathanRegarde cette vue, c'est incroyable !Look at this view, it is amazing!
- ChloéOui, le paysage est vraiment incroyable.Yes, the landscape is truly amazing.
- NathanTu as raison, c'est un moment incroyable.You are right, it is an amazing moment.
- ChloéJe suis tellement contente d'être ici.I am so happy to be here.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry incroyable, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
