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1 formidable
formidable [fɔʀmidabl]adjectivea. ( = très important) [obstacle, bruit] tremendousc. ( = incroyable) (inf) incredible* * *fɔʀmidabl1) ( considérable) [force, croissance] tremendous; [explosion] enormous2) (colloq) ( épatant) [spectacle, livre] great (colloq); [personne] marvellous [BrE]être formidable avec quelqu'un — ( généreux) to be wonderful to somebody; ( patient) to be wonderful with somebody
3) (colloq) ( incroyable)* * *fɔʀmidabl adj* * *formidable adj1 ( considérable) [force, puissance, croissance] tremendous; [recul] considerable; [explosion, chahut] enormous;2 ○( épatant) [soirée, spectacle, livre] great○, fantastic○; [personne] marvellousGB; être formidable de patience/gentillesse avec qn to be wonderfully patient with sb/kind to sb; être formidable○ avec qn ( généreux) to be wonderful to sb; ( patient) to be wonderful with sb;3 ○( incroyable) incredible; c'est quand même formidable qu'elle n'ait pas téléphoné! it's incredible she hasn't phoned!; c'est formidable, il ne nous a même pas présentés! iron terrific, he didn't even introduce us![fɔrmidabl] adjectif1. [imposant] tremendouselle a une volonté formidable, elle réussira! she has tremendous willpower, she'll succeed! -
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adj.1 tremendous (enorme).2 formidable, ripping, huge, enormous.* * *► adjetivo1 (tremendo) tremendous, formidable2 (maravilloso) wonderful, terrific1 great!* * *adj.1) formidable2) huge* * *ADJ1) [enemigo, problema] formidable2) (=estupendo) terrific, tremendous¡formidable! — that's great! *, splendid!
* * *adjetivo/interjección (fam) fantastic (colloq)* * *= formidable, crackerjack, power-packed.Ex. 'It's up to you to see that things are done,' she defended herself, somewhat nervous and abashed by his formidable stare.Ex. What is needed is a crackerjack reference librarian who could help research this question.Ex. Eating these power-packed vegetables in their natural state especially garlic increases their health benefits.* * *adjetivo/interjección (fam) fantastic (colloq)* * *= formidable, crackerjack, power-packed.Ex: 'It's up to you to see that things are done,' she defended herself, somewhat nervous and abashed by his formidable stare.
Ex: What is needed is a crackerjack reference librarian who could help research this question.Ex: Eating these power-packed vegetables in their natural state especially garlic increases their health benefits.* * *( fam); ‹persona/película/idea› tremendoustiene un catarro formidable that's some cold she has!* * *
formidable adj/interj (fam) fantastic (colloq)
formidable adjetivo
1 (muy bueno) wonderful, terrific
2 (muy grande, impresionante) formidable
' formidable' also found in these entries:
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English:
formidable
- stupendous
- tremendous
* * *♦ adj1. [enorme] tremendous2. [extraordinario] amazing, fantastic♦ advFamlo pasaron formidable they had an amazing o a fantastic time* * *adj huge; ( estupendo) tremendous* * *formidable adj1) : formidable, tremendous* * *formidable adj (estupendo) wonderful / fantastic -
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I.n. m. Half-litre tankard of beer.II.adj.1. 'Super', 'smashing', fantastic. C'est un mecformidable, tu sais! He's really a great guy!2. Etre formidable (iron.): To be a cheeky so-and- so, to have an inflated idea of someone else's gullibility. Moi, te prêter la voiture?¼ non, mais t'es formidable! Me lend you the car?¼ you must be bloody joking! C'est formidable! Well I never! — Would you believe it? C'est formidable vraiment, on lui dit bonjour et il se fâche! It's really too silly for words¼you greet him and he gets cross! -
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[ˈfɔːmɪdəbl], [fəːˈmɪdəbl] adjective1) rather frightening:مُخيف، رَهيب، مُريعa formidable appearance.
2) very difficult to overcome:هائِن صَعْبformidable difficulties.
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8 Formidable Hips Magazine
Mass media: FHMУниверсальный русско-английский словарь > Formidable Hips Magazine
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9 enérgico, poderoso, contundente, potente, potentísimo, impetuoso, formidable
(adj.) = power-packedEx. Eating these power-packed vegetables in their natural state especially garlic increases their health benefits.* * *(adj.) = power-packedEx: Eating these power-packed vegetables in their natural state especially garlic increases their health benefits.
Spanish-English dictionary > enérgico, poderoso, contundente, potente, potentísimo, impetuoso, formidable
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10 luar biasa
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11 mjög erfiîur
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12 ægilegur, óárennilegur
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13 многотрудный
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14 baisingai
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15 baisingas
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16 sunkiai įveikiamas
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17 durāsadaṁ
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18 hrôzu naháňajúci
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19 страшный
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20 труднопреодолимый
Русско-Английский новый экономический словарь > труднопреодолимый
См. также в других словарях:
formidable — [ fɔrmidabl ] adj. • v. 1537; h. 1392; lat. formidabilis, de formidare « craindre, redouter » 1 ♦ Vieilli Qui inspire ou est de nature à inspirer une grande crainte. ⇒ effrayant, épouvantable, redoutable, terrible. « Son aspect était formidable… … Encyclopédie Universelle
formidable — adjetivo 1. (ser / estar, antepuesto / pospuesto) Que es extraordinario o magnífico por ser grande, bueno o agradable: Su casa es formidable. Desde que haces gimnasia estás formidable. Luis es un formidable amigo. He pasado una tarde formidable.… … Diccionario Salamanca de la Lengua Española
formidable — FORMIDABLE. adj. de t.g. Redoutable, qui est à craindre, C est un homme formidable. c est la chose du monde la plus formidable. une puissance formidable. des troupes formidables. il s est rendu formidable par la rapidité de ses conquestes … Dictionnaire de l'Académie française
Formidable — For mi*da*ble, a. [L. formidabilis, fr. formidare to fear, dread: cf. F. formidable.] Exciting fear or apprehension; impressing dread; adapted to excite fear and deter from approach, encounter, or undertaking; alarming. [1913 Webster] They seemed … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
formidable — (adj.) mid 15c., from M.Fr. formidable (15c.), from L. formidabilis causing fear, terrible, from formidare to fear, from formido fearfulness, fear, terror, dread. Related: Formidably … Etymology dictionary
formidable — [adj1] horrible, terrifying appalling, awful, dangerous, daunting, dire, dismaying, dreadful, fearful, fierce, frightful, horrific, imposing, impregnable, intimidating, menacing, redoubtable, shocking, terrible, terrific, threatening; concept 537 … New thesaurus
formidable — I adjective alarming, appalling, arduous, awe inspiring, awesome, dangerous, deterring, difficult, disturbing, dreadful, exciting fear, fear inspiring, fearful, fierce, formidolosus, frightening, frightful, hard to overcome, horrible, horrifying … Law dictionary
formidable — The standard pronunciation is with the stress on the first syllable, although the word is often heard with the stress on the second syllable … Modern English usage
formidable — (Del lat. formidabĭlis). 1. adj. Muy temible y que infunde asombro y miedo. 2. Excesivamente grande en su línea. 3. coloq. magnífico … Diccionario de la lengua española
formidable — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, or capable. DERIVATIVES formidably adverb. ORIGIN Latin formidabilis, from formidare to fear … English terms dictionary
formidable — [fôr′mə də bəl, fôr mid′ə bəl] adj. [ME < OFr < L formidabilis < formidare, to fear, dread < formido, fear < IE * mormo , to feel horror > Gr mormoros, fear] 1. causing fear or dread 2. hard to handle or overcome 3. awe… … English World dictionary