expérience inoubliable
The English phrase "unforgettable experience" is translated into French as expérience inoubliable.
Use this phrase to describe an event or occurrence that is so memorable or impactful that it cannot be forgotten.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun expérience (experience) and the adjective inoubliable (unforgettable).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because expérience is a feminine noun, the indefinite article must be the feminine une in the phrase une expérience inoubliable. The adjective inoubliable remains in its feminine form, which happens to be identical to its masculine form. To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take an s to form des expériences inoubliables.
Did you know?
- In French, an expérience can be a scientific experiment, making the phrase useful in a laboratory context as well as in travel.
- The root of inoubliable is the verb oublier, which shares its origin with the English word 'oblivion'.
- While expérience describes a memorable event, French uses the word vécu to refer specifically to the sum of one's lived experiences in life.
Examples in context
- Ce fut une expérience inoubliable.It was an unforgettable experience.This sentence is useful for stating that something was an expérience inoubliable.Tatoeba #12037851 by lbdx, translation #5464287 by Hybrid
- Le voyage de Tom en Italie a été une expérience inoubliable.Tom's trip to Italy was an unforgettable experience.This sentence uses expérience inoubliable to describe a trip to Italy.Tatoeba #7269558 by Talwit, translation #7027912 by Hybrid
- Je tiens à vous remercier pour cette expérience inoubliable que j'ai vécue lors de votre événement.I would like to thank you for the unforgettable experience I had at your event.
- Je souhaite partager avec vous ce moment mémorable que j'ai vécu lors de mon voyage en France.I would like to share with you this memorable moment I had during my trip to France.
- C'était une expérience qui restera gravée dans ma mémoire. Je suis sûr(e) de ne jamais l'oublier !It was an experience that will stay engraved in my memory. I'm sure I will never forget it!
- Voir ce lever de soleil était une expérience inoubliable.Seeing this sunrise was an unforgettable experience.
Example conversation
Manon and Lucas are discussing a recent hiking trip.
- ManonTon voyage en montagne était comment ?How was your mountain trip?
- LucasC'était une expérience inoubliable pour moi.It was an unforgettable experience for me.
- ManonJe suis ravie de l'entendre, Lucas.I am happy to hear that, Lucas.
- LucasTu devrais vraiment y aller un jour.You should really go there one day.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries expérience, inoubliable, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
