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splendid ['splendɪd](a) (beautiful, imposing → dress, setting, decor) splendide, superbe, magnifique∎ I think he's a splendid cook je trouve que c'est un excellent cuisinier;∎ splendid isolation splendide isolement m;∎ a policy of splendid isolation une politique isolationniste;∎ figurative the statue stands in splendid isolation looking down on the park la statue domine le parc, solitaire et majestueuse;∎ we had a splendid time on holiday nous avons passé d'excellentes vacances;∎ how splendid for you! mais c'est formidable pour vous!excellent!, parfait!
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