When we use "incroyable" at a C2 level, we're not just saying something is unbelievable. We're often implying a deeper, more nuanced sense of astonishment or even irony. For instance, you might use it to subtly critique something overly dramatic, or to express a profound, almost philosophical wonder.
It moves beyond simple surprise to suggest an intellectual or emotional evaluation of the situation. Think of it as a tool to convey complex reactions, rather than just a straightforward exclamation.
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- Pronouncing the 'n' distinctly instead of as a nasal vowel.
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Unlike in English where 'incredible' can be an adjective describing a noun (e.g., 'an incredible story'), 'incroyable' as an interjection stands alone to express surprise.
Il a gagné à la loterie ! Incroyable ! (He won the lottery! Incredible!)
When used as an adjective, 'incroyable' agrees in number with the noun it modifies. It is invariable in gender.
C'est une histoire incroyable. (It's an incredible story.) / Ce sont des histoires incroyables. (They are incredible stories.)
The position of 'incroyable' as an adjective typically follows the noun it describes, especially when expressing strong opinion or surprise.
J'ai vu un film incroyable hier soir. (I saw an incredible movie last night.)
It can be intensified with adverbs like 'vraiment' (really) or 'totalement' (totally) when used as an adjective or as an interjection.
C'est vraiment incroyable ce qu'il a fait. (What he did is really incredible.) / Vraiment incroyable ! (Really incredible!)
Avoid confusing 'incroyable' with 'incrédule' (incredulous), which describes a person who is unwilling to believe something.
Je suis incrédule face à cette nouvelle. (I am incredulous about this news.)
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실제 사용 상황
Reacting to surprising news (positive or negative)
- C'est incroyable !
- Vraiment ? Incroyable !
- Je n'y crois pas, c'est incroyable.
Describing something impressive or amazing
- Ce film était incroyable.
- Ton talent est incroyable !
- La vue d'ici est incroyable.
Expressing skepticism or disbelief
- C'est incroyable, je ne peux pas le croire.
- Incroyable, tu es sûr de ça ?
- Ce qu'il dit est incroyable.
Responding to someone's achievement or luck
- Tu as gagné ? Incroyable !
- C'est une chance incroyable.
- Ton succès est incroyable.
Describing something very difficult or challenging
- C'était une tâche incroyable.
- Le défi était incroyable.
- Il a fait un travail incroyable pour y arriver.
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"Qu'est-ce qui t'a le plus surpris cette semaine ? (What surprised you the most this week?)"
"Raconte-moi quelque chose d'incroyable que tu as vu ou entendu récemment. (Tell me something incredible you've seen or heard recently.)"
"Y a-t-il quelque chose que tu trouves absolument incroyable dans la nature ? (Is there something you find absolutely incredible in nature?)"
"Quelle est la chose la plus incroyable que tu aies jamais accomplie ? (What's the most incredible thing you've ever accomplished?)"
"Imagine que tu voyages dans le temps. Quelle période serait la plus incroyable à visiter et pourquoi ? (Imagine you travel through time. Which period would be the most incredible to visit and why?)"
일기 주제
Décris une situation où tu as utilisé l'interjection 'Incroyable !' et pourquoi. (Describe a situation where you used the interjection 'Incroyable!' and why.)
Pense à quelque chose d'incroyable qui s'est passé dans ta vie et décris tes émotions. (Think of something incredible that happened in your life and describe your emotions.)
Imagine que tu rencontres une personne qui a accompli quelque chose d'incroyable. Qui est cette personne et qu'a-t-elle fait ? (Imagine you meet someone who has accomplished something incredible. Who is this person and what did they do?)
Écris sur une invention ou une découverte scientifique que tu trouves incroyable. (Write about an invention or scientific discovery you find incredible.)
Qu'est-ce qui te semble incroyable à propos de l'apprentissage du français ? (What seems incredible to you about learning French?)
셀프 테스트 6 질문
This sentence expresses astonishment at the complexity of a theory. 'Incroyable' functions as an adjective here, modifying 'complexité' indirectly via 'absolument'.
This construction uses 'c'est incroyable' to comment on the preceding clause, emphasizing the disbelief regarding the rapid completion of the project.
Here, 'incroyable' is used to describe the extent or impact ('portée') of the ingenuity, highlighting its astonishing nature.
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예시
Incroyable ! Il a terminé le marathon en moins de trois heures.
관련 콘텐츠
emotions 관련 단어
à contrecœur
B1Against one's will; reluctantly.
à fleur de peau
B1Oversensitive; easily affected emotionally.
à la fois
B1At the same time; simultaneously.
à l'aise
A2Feeling comfortable, relaxed, or at ease.
à regret
B1With regret; reluctantly.
abandon
B1The action or fact of abandoning someone or something; abandonment (can be emotional).
abasourdi
B1Stunned, dumbfounded, greatly astonished or shocked.
abattement
A2A state of extreme dejection; despondency.
abattu
A2In low spirits; disheartened; dejected.
abominable
B1Causing moral revulsion; detestable.
