nounnoun
la star
star
Definition & meaning
star can refer to:
- A celestial star: a luminous object in the night sky.
- A famous person / celebrity: someone well-known, especially in entertainment or sports.
- A main performer / leading figure: the standout person in a group or production.
- By extension, a symbol shaped like a star (for example on a flag or as a rating icon).
Grammar & Word origin
- Part of speech: noun (masculine in French): un star (often also written une star in everyday usage when referring to a woman, though the word itself is widely treated as masculine).
- Plural: des stars.
- Origin: borrowing from English “star”, used in French mainly with the sense of “celebrity” or “big name,” though it also exists in the astronomical sense.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms (French):
Antonyms (French):
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Examples
Les stars signent des autographes ici.noun
The stars sign autographs here.
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