first-rate

• Décrit quelque chose de la plus haute qualité ou supériorité.

Describes something of the highest quality or excellence.

1. Of the highest qualityB2formal

   Excellent or superior in quality; among the best.

   de première qualité

   • The restaurant served a first-rate meal.
   • She is a first-rate scientist in her field.
   • The hotel offers first-rate service to its guests.

   Synonymesexcellentexceptionalfirst-classoutstandingpremiumprimesuperbsuperiortop-notchtop-quality

   Antonymesbadinferiorlousymediocrepoorsecond-ratesubstandard

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière excellente » ou « très bien ». Il décrit une action réalisée à un très haut niveau ou avec une qualité exceptionnelle. La forme est identique à l'adjectif et ne prend pas de terminaison -ment.

An adverb meaning "excellently" or "very well." It is used to describe an action performed to a very high standard or with exceptional quality. The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. Excellent or very wellB2informal

   In a manner that is of the highest quality or extremely good.

   Excellent, de première qualité

   • She performed first-rate in the competition.
   • The team worked first-rate to meet the deadline.
   • He handled the situation first-rate.

   Synonymesexcellentlyexceptionallymagnificentlymarvelouslyoutstandinglyremarkablysplendidlysuperblywonderfully

   Antonymespoorly