⭐ Japanese Opinions & Quality Vocabulary Jugement et qualité
44 essential French words for the Opinions & Quality scene, each with IPA, English meaning, CEFR level and native speaker audio, plus example sentences. Tap 🔊 to listen.
- super /sypɛʁ/ A1great, awesome (colloquial; usually invariable)Ce restaurant est vraiment super !This restaurant is really great!
- génial /ʒenjal/ A2brilliant, awesome (colloquial when praising things)C'est un film génial, je l'ai vu trois fois.It's a brilliant movie, I've seen it three times.
- magnifique /maɲifik/ A2magnificent, gorgeousCe jardin est vraiment magnifique au printemps.This garden is truly magnificent in spring.
- sympa /sɛ̃pa/ A2nice, friendly (colloquial short form of sympathique; invariable in gender)Ton frère est vraiment sympa avec tout le monde.Your brother is really nice to everyone.
- terrible /tɛʁibl/ B1terrible, dreadful (this entry teaches the negative sense; note that in casual speech it can also mean 'great')Cet accident de train est vraiment terrible.This train accident is truly terrible.
- incroyable /ɛ̃kʁwajabl/ B1incredible, unbelievableCe spectacle était vraiment incroyable.That show was truly incredible.
- cool /kul/ A2cool, laid-back (colloquial borrowing from English; usually invariable)Notre prof de maths est très cool avec nous.Our math teacher is very laid-back with us.
- horrible /oʁibl/ A2horrible, awfulLe temps est vraiment horrible aujourd'hui.The weather is really horrible today.
- ridicule /ʁidikyl/ B1ridiculous, laughableCe chapeau est un peu ridicule, non ?This hat is a bit ridiculous, isn't it?
- merveilleux /mɛʁvɛjø/ B1wonderful, marvellousCe voyage en Italie était merveilleux.That trip to Italy was wonderful.
- formidable /fɔʁmidabl/ B1terrific, fantastic (a common false friend: it means 'great', not 'formidable')Ce joueur est vraiment formidable.This player is really terrific.
- intéressant /ɛ̃teʁɛsɑ̃/ A2interesting; also 'good value' when talking about pricesCe livre est très intéressant, je te le prête.This book is very interesting, I'll lend it to you.
- excellent /eksɛlɑ̃/ A2excellent, outstandingCe vin est excellent, où l'as-tu acheté ?This wine is excellent, where did you buy it?
- superbe /sypɛʁb/ B1superb, stunningCe tableau est vraiment superbe.This painting is truly superb.
- extraordinaire /ɛkstʁaɔʁdinɛʁ/ B1extraordinary, exceptionalCe paysage de montagne est extraordinaire.This mountain landscape is extraordinary.
- parfait /paʁfɛ/ A2perfect, flawlessCe plan me semble parfait, on y va.This plan seems perfect to me, let's go with it.
- fantastique /fɑ̃tastik/ B1fantastic, terrific; also 'fantasy, supernatural' (of a genre)Ce roman est fantastique, tu devrais le lire.This novel is fantastic, you should read it.
- admirable /admiʁabl/ B2admirable, worthy of admirationSon courage face à la maladie est admirable.His courage in the face of illness is admirable.
- adorable /adoʁabl/ B1adorable, lovely (of people or animals)Ce petit chat est vraiment adorable.This little cat is really adorable.
- affreux /afʁø/ B1dreadful, hideousCe bruit de moteur est affreux.That engine noise is dreadful.
- moche /mɔʃ/ B1ugly (colloquial, informal register)Ce pull est vraiment moche, ne l'achète pas.This sweater is really ugly, don't buy it.
- amusant /amyzɑ̃/ A2amusing, fun, entertainingCe jeu de société est très amusant.This board game is a lot of fun.
- marrant /maʁɑ̃/ B1funny, hilarious (colloquial; informal equivalent of amusant)Ton collègue est vraiment marrant en réunion.Your colleague is really funny in meetings.
- absurde /apsyʁd/ B2absurd, senselessCe règlement est complètement absurde.This rule is completely absurd.
- meilleur /mɛjœʁ/ A2better; (with le) the best — irregular comparative of bonCe gâteau est meilleur que celui d'hier.This cake is better than yesterday's.
- pire /piʁ/ B1worse; worstCe film est pire que le précédent.This film is worse than the previous one.
- grave /gʁav/ A2serious, grave (of a problem or illness)Le médecin a dit que ce n'était pas grave.The doctor said it was not serious.
- dangereux /dɑ̃ʒəʁø/ A2dangerousCe quartier est dangereux la nuit.This neighborhood is dangerous at night.
- agréable /agʁeabl/ A2pleasant, nice, enjoyableLe climat est très agréable en automne.The climate is very pleasant in autumn.
- charmant /ʃaʁmɑ̃/ B1charming, delightfulTon village est vraiment charmant.Your village is really charming.
- mignon /miɲɔ̃/ A2cute, sweetRegarde ce chaton, il est trop mignon !Look at this kitten, he's so cute!
- sexy /seksi/ B1sexy, attractiveElle trouve cet acteur très sexy.She finds this actor very sexy.
- joyeux /ʒwajø/ A2joyful, cheerful, merryMon frère est toujours joyeux le matin.My brother is always cheerful in the morning.
- précieux /pʁesjø/ B1precious, valuableCe collier est très précieux pour ma mère.This necklace is very precious to my mother.
- fameux /famø/ B2famous, renowned (often the well-known one in question)Nous avons enfin goûté le fameux gâteau de sa grand-mère.We finally tasted his grandmother's famous cake.
- populaire /popylɛʁ/ A2popular, well-likedCe chanteur est très populaire chez les jeunes.This singer is very popular among young people.
- spécial /spesjal/ A2special, particularAujourd'hui est un jour spécial pour nous.Today is a special day for us.
- unique /ynik/ A2unique; only, soleC'est un objet unique au monde.It's a one-of-a-kind object in the world.
- rare /ʁaʁ/ A2rare, uncommonCe timbre est très rare et coûte cher.This stamp is very rare and costs a lot.
- sacré /sakʁe/ B2sacred, holyCe lieu est sacré pour les habitants de la région.This place is sacred to the people of the region.
- noble /nɔbl/ B2noble, high-mindedSon geste était noble et désintéressé.His gesture was noble and selfless.
- digne /diɲ/ B2worthy (of); dignifiedSon travail est digne d'un vrai professionnel.His work is worthy of a true professional.
- sévère /sevɛʁ/ B1strict, severe, harshMon professeur de maths est très sévère.My math teacher is very strict.
- désolé /dezole/ A1sorryJe suis désolé pour le retard.I'm sorry for the delay.
FAQ
How many French opinions & quality words are in this list?
44 words, including A1: 2, A2: 19, B1: 17, B2: 6. Every word has playable native audio and example sentences.
Are these words CEFR-graded?
Yes — every word carries its CEFR level (A1–C2), so you can start with the level you need.
What is the best way to memorise them?
Scene groups plus spaced repetition: listen, repeat, learn the word inside its example sentence, then review the next day. LingoVoya has SRS and four quiz types built in.