majestueux
/ma.ʒɛs.tɥø/
The English word majestic is translated into French as majestueux.
The word is used to describe something having splendor or royalty.
Meaning: having splendor or royalty (adj)
Which one should you use?
While majestueux describes splendor or grandeur, it is distinct from magnifique, which is more commonly used for general beauty or excellence.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is majestueux, and the masculine plural form is also majestueux. The feminine singular form is majestueuse, while the feminine plural form is majestueuses.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ma.ʒɛs.tɥø/ and consists of 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- While 'majestic' in English is often used for landscapes, using majestueux for a person in French can sound overly theatrical or almost mock-heroic if not used carefully.
- In French, the word 'majesté' (majesty) is almost exclusively reserved for the speech or presence of a monarch, whereas 'majestueux' can be applied to much humbler things like a tree or a storm.
- In French literature, majestueux is frequently used to describe the slow and rhythmic movement of a river or a glacier, not just their appearance.
Examples in context
- Les éléphants sont des animaux majestueux.Elephants are majestic animals.This sentence shows how to use majestueux to describe animals.Tatoeba #4431042 by Aiji, translation #2266721 by Tximist
- Le cerf était majestueux, mais le chasseur l'a tout de même tué.The stag looked majestic, but the hunter shot it anyway.This sentence uses majestueux to describe a stag.Tatoeba #13224562 by lbdx, translation #8993237 by mccarras
- En vol, le condor des Andes un oiseau majestueux ne bat pas des ailes, mais se contente de planer gracieusement.When flying, the Andean condor, a majestic bird, does not flap its wings, but soars gracefully.This sentence uses majestueux to describe a bird.Tatoeba #10303373 by marioo, translation #10303376 by marioo
- Le château était d'une beauté majestueuse.The castle was of majestic beauty.
- La montagne se dressait de manière majestueuse devant nous.The mountain stood majestically in front of us.
- Le lion était imposant dans toute sa splendeur.The lion was majestic in all its splendor.
- La cathédrale était imposante avec ses hautes tours.The cathedral was majestic with its tall towers.
Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are looking at the view from a mountain summit.
- EmmaCe paysage est vraiment majestueux.This landscape is truly majestic.
- GabrielOui, c'est une vue magnifique, Emma.Yes, it's a magnificent view, Emma.
- EmmaLes sommets enneigés sont si imposants.The snowy peaks are so imposing.
- GabrielC'est un moment inoubliable.It is an unforgettable moment.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “majestic” translations and entries majestueux, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
