mémorable

Mémorable is a French adjective meaning "worthy of memory" or "notable," used to describe events, persons, works, or moments that are especially impressive or difficult to forget. In English, the usual equivalent is memorable, which lacks the accent found in French.

Etymology and cognates: The French word derives from Latin memorabilis, meaning "worthy of memory," via Old French memorable and later contemporary French mémorable. The English term memor able shares the same Latin root and a parallel development, with the accent mark not carried into English usage.

Usage and grammar: In modern French, mémorable is invariable for gender and number in the singular (un souvenir mémorable, une histoire mémorable). The plural is mémorables, as in des moments mémorables. The accent on the é helps distinguish it from other similarly spelled forms and guides pronunciation.

Examples and notes: Common French phrases include un événement mémorable, une expérience mémorable, une performance mémorable. In English-language writing, the direct equivalent is typically "memorable" without any accent, while "mémorable" may appear in bilingual texts, translations, or when specifically signaling the French term. The concept overlaps with related terms such as notable, remarkable, et memorable in both languages, though usage preferences differ by language and context.