célébrité

Definitions of célébrité
  1. noun
    favorable public reputation
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    type of:
    réputation
    the state of being held in high esteem and honor
  2. noun
    the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
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    antonyms:
    déshonneur, infamie, opprobre
    a state of extreme dishonor
    type of:
    honneur
    the state of being honored
  3. noun
    a widely known person
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    types:
    lumière, notable
    a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
    type of:
    personnalité
    a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events
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