remarquable

Remarquable is a French adjective meaning notable, outstanding, or worthy of notice. It describes people, objects, events, or phenomena that stand out due to quality, achievement, or rarity. The term comes from the verb remarquer (to notice), itself from re- and marquer (to mark); the suffix -able conveys “worthy of being noticed” or “capable of being noticed.”

In usage, remarquable is commonly placed before the noun it modifies (un homme remarquable, un paysage remarquable) or used predicatively (cet exploit est remarquable). The word carries a generally positive connotation, but can be used in neutral or ironical contexts depending on tone. In formal writing, it often appears in discussions of achievements, exceptional examples, or notable characteristics.

Remarquable has several closely related terms: notable, extraordinaire; the adverb form is remarquablement, meaning remarkably; the noun remarque refers to a remark or note, while remarque is not used to denote a remarkable quality.

In French discourse, “sites remarquables” or “monuments remarquables” designate places or objects of special value or significance, often in heritage or tourism contexts. In general, it is a versatile descriptor across fields such as science, art, history, and nature.