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glorieux

glorious

adjective glor-YEH Rare

Usage Note

Glorieux describes both literal glory (a glorious victory) and ironic self-satisfaction (il se croit glorieux). The feminine form is glorieuse. The phrase les Trente Glorieuses refers specifically to France's post-war economic boom from 1945 to 1975, a term every French history student encounters.

Examples

"C'était un moment glorieux pour l'équipe."

Natural Translation

It was a glorious moment for the team.

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