Célèbre
/seˈlɛbʁ/noun
A term used to describe someone or something famous or celebrated.
Did you know?The word 'celebrate' comes from Latin 'celebrare', meaning to honor or frequent, often in the context of ancient religious rites and festivities!
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kel-
“to be prominent or to be clear.”
Latin
Latin
celebrare
“to frequent or to honor, especially in public gatherings.”
Old French
Old French
celebrer
“to celebrate or to publicly honor.”
Middle English
Middle English
celebre
“famous or renowned, often used in the context of public acknowledgment.”
Modern English
English
celebrate
“to honor a person or event with festivities or ceremonies.”
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