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ravissant

ravishing, gorgeous

adjective rah-vee-SAHN Less Common

Usage Note

ravissant comes from the verb ravir ('to delight' or 'to carry away') and describes something or someone strikingly beautiful. The feminine form is ravissante. It is slightly more formal and emphatic than beau/belle, often used to compliment a person or place.

Examples

"Elle portait une robe ravissante."

Natural Translation

She was wearing a gorgeous dress.

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