pittoresque
picturesque
Advanced Adjective
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Pronunciation
/pi.tɔ.ʁɛsk/
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Cultural Note
France has an official list of 'Plus Beaux Villages de France' (Most Beautiful Villages of France), featuring over 150 pittoresque villages that meet strict criteria. This label has become a major tourism draw and is widely imitated across Europe.
📝 Example Sentences
Ce village pittoresque semble figé dans le temps.
This picturesque village seems frozen in time.
La route pittoresque longe la côte sur des kilomètres.
The picturesque road follows the coast for kilometers.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | pittoresque |
| masculine | pittoresque |
| feminine_plural | pittoresques |
| masculine_plural | pittoresques |