What does ravissant in French mean?

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

The word ravissant in French means ravishing, delightful, lovely, charming, delightful, lovely, beautiful, lovely, give real pleasure, abduct , kidnap. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word ravissant

ravishing, delightful, lovely, charming

adjectif (charmant)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Avec ses grands yeux et son joli sourire le visage de cet enfant est ravissant.
With his big eyes and his pretty smile, this child has a lovely face.

delightful, lovely

adjectif (qui plaît beaucoup)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Il y a aussi à visiter une ravissante petite chapelle.
There is also a delightful little chapel to visit.

beautiful, lovely

adjectif (plaisant à voir)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Cette jeune fille est ravissante dans cette robe.
The girl looks beautiful in that dress.

give real pleasure

verbe transitif (plaire beaucoup)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Écouter cette musique me ravit.
I love listening to this music.

abduct , kidnap

verbe transitif (littéraire (enlever)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Il arrive encore parfois qu'un enfant soit ravi à ses parents.
There are still some instances of children being abducted from their parents.

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