What does noble in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word noble in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use noble in French.

The word noble in French means nobleman, noblewoman, noble, noble, noble, dignified, noble, fine, high-quality, fine, noble, good quality wood, noble gas, bay, bay laurel, sweet bay, noble material, noble metal, the noble art. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word noble

nobleman, noblewoman, noble

nom masculin et féminin ([qqn] de noble extraction)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les nobles furent pourchassés sous la Terreur.
The nobles were pursued during the Terror.

noble

adjectif (qui appartient à la noblesse)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
De par ses ancêtres, il a du sang noble.
Through his ancestors, he has noble blood.

noble, dignified

adjectif (digne, de belle inspiration)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Dans cette affaire, il a gardé une attitude noble.
In this matter, he maintained a dignified attitude.

noble, fine

adjectif (distingué, qui inspire l'admiration)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Nous admirons le langage noble de cet académicien.
We admire the noble language of this academician.

high-quality, fine

adjectif (de qualité supérieure)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Cette région produit un vin noble.
This region produces high-quality wine.

noble

adjectif (relatif à un animal qui inspire le respect)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
On dit du lion que son port est noble.
The lion's bearing is said to be noble.

good quality wood

nom masculin (bois précieux, rare ou cher)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

noble gas

nom masculin (gaz du groupe 18) (chemistry)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

bay, bay laurel, sweet bay

nom masculin (laurier alimentaire) (shrub: common name)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le laurier noble est un arbuste à feuilles persistantes qui servent à parfumer les plats.

noble material

nom masculin (matériau pur et pérenne)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

noble metal

nom masculin (métal résistant à la corrosion)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

the noble art

nom masculin (vieilli (la boxe) (boxing)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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