superbe
/sy.pɛʁb/
The English word superb is translated into French as superbe.
superbe is an adjective used to describe something of the highest quality or exceptionally good. While it can mean exceptionally good, it often carries a connotation of being magnificent or grand when describing scenery or physical appearances.
Meaning: of the highest quality, exceptionally good (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective superbe is invariable in gender, meaning the spelling remains the same whether you are describing a masculine or a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/sy.pɛʁb/
Did you know?
- French has a specific noun, la superbe, which refers to a feeling of pride or an air of superiority. It is used in phrases describing someone who maintains their 'superbe' even in defeat.
- Although superbe sounds like an adjective, it shares the same root as the Latin 'superbia', which means 'pride' or 'arrogance'.
- In casual modern French, people often swap superbe for the shortened super. While superbe describes the quality of an object, super is used as a general enthusiastic exclamation like 'Great!'
Examples in context
- C'est une superbe idée.This is a superb idea.This sentence is useful for describing a superb idea using superbe.Tatoeba #6930148 by Aiji, translation #4494576 by CK
- Vous avez fait un superbe travail.You've done a superb job.This sentence shows how to use superbe when praising a job well done.Tatoeba #11156117 by lbdx, translation #3354515 by CK
- Le temps est superbe et la mer est calme.The weather is superb, and the sea is calm.This sentence demonstrates using superbe to describe the weather.Tatoeba #11062188 by Aiji, translation #9333478 by AlanF_US
- La présentation était excellenteThe presentation was superb
- C'est un travail remarquableIt's superb work
- La vue depuis la terrasse est splendideThe view from the terrace is superb
- Ton français est parfaitYour French is superb
- La performance était magistraleThe performance was superb
- Ton cadeau est génialYour gift is superb
- Tu as été formidable ce soirYou were superb tonight
- Ce dessert est du tonnerreThis dessert is superb
- Ce livre est stupéfiantThis book is superb
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are looking at a painting in a gallery.
- EmmaRegarde ce tableau, il est superbe !Look at this painting, it is superb!
- LucasJe suis d'accord, les couleurs sont magnifiques.I agree, the colors are magnificent.
- EmmaL'artiste a un talent vraiment superbe.The artist has a truly superb talent.
- LucasOui, c'est l'œuvre la plus belle ici.Yes, it is the most beautiful work here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “superb” translations and entries superbe, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries superbe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
