extravagant
/ɛk.stʁa.va.ɡɑ̃/
The English adjective extravagant is translated into French as extravagant.
extravagant is used to describe someone or something that is profuse in expenditure, prodigal or wasteful.
Meaning: profuse in expenditure, prodigal, wasteful (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine singular form is extravagante, the masculine plural form is extravagants and the feminine plural form is extravagantes.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ɛk.stʁa.va.ɡɑ̃/ and has 4 syllables.
Did you know?
- The word extravagant shares the same root as the English word 'vagrant', as both derive from the Latin verb for wandering.
- In a legal or formal context, the root of extravagant relates to the 'extravagantia', which were decrees by the Pope that had the force of law throughout the church but stood 'outside' the standard collections of canon law.
- Unlike the English 'extravagant', which often feels purely negative, a French speaker might use extravagant to describe a piece of art that is strikingly original or avant-garde.
Examples in context
- La réception était opulente, regorgeant de fleurs et d'ornements dorés.The reception was opulent, overflowing with flowers and golden ornaments.
- Sa tenue était tape-à-l'œil, avec des couleurs vives et des motifs audacieux.His outfit was flashy, with vibrant colors and bold patterns.
- La soirée était bling-bling, avec des limousines et des bijoux à profusion.The party was bling-bling, with limousines and an abundance of jewelry.
- Il a un mode de vie très extravagant.He has a very extravagant lifestyle.
- Ne sois pas si extravagant avec tes dépenses.Don't be so extravagant with your spending.
- Leurs cadeaux étaient vraiment trop extravagants.Their gifts were truly too extravagant.
Example conversation
Léa and Nathan are discussing their friend's recent shopping spree.
- LéaMarc a acheté une voiture de luxe, c'est trop extravagant.Marc bought a luxury car, it's too extravagant.
- NathanOui, il est devenu vraiment extravagant ces derniers temps.Yes, he has become truly extravagant lately.
- LéaIl dépense tout son argent sans réfléchir.He spends all his money without thinking.
- NathanC'est un comportement très risqué.It is a very risky behavior.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry extravagant, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
