fameux

Definition: (adj before noun) - first-rate; real, quite a, big; famous, much talked-about

J'ai acheté un fameux vin - I bougth a first-rate / excellent wine

C'est un fameux problème - It's a real problem, quite a problem

Comment s'appelle ton fameux frère ? - What is your much talked-about brother's name?

Comment était le film ? Pas fameux - How was the movie? Not that great

(adj after noun) - famous, infamous

C'est un homme fameux - He's a famous/infamous man

Yes, fameux can be positive or negative, so be careful with it!

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