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adjective

parfait

/paʁfˈɛ/

perfect; excellent; flawless

Definitions

  1. 1

    Perfect, flawless — describing something without any faults or defects.

    “Ce gâteau est vraiment parfait, tu l'as très bien réussi.”

    This cake is truly perfect, you made it really well.

  2. 2

    Excellent, ideal — describing the best possible option or outcome in a situation.

    “C'est le moment parfait pour commencer à apprendre le français.”

    It is the perfect moment to start learning French.

  3. 3

    Used as an exclamation to express approval or satisfaction ('Perfect!', 'Great!').

    “Nous nous retrouvons à midi devant le café. — Parfait, j'y serai !”

    We'll meet at noon in front of the café. — Perfect, I'll be there!

  4. 4

    Complete, utter — used before a noun to intensify a quality (often negative).

    “Cet homme est un parfait inconnu dans notre quartier.”

    This man is a complete stranger in our neighbourhood.

Word forms

Plural
parfaits (m.), parfaites (f.)
Usage
When used before a noun to mean 'utter/complete', it typically precedes the noun. Otherwise it follows the noun as most adjectives do in French.

As an exclamation ("Parfait !"), it is widely used in everyday spoken French to mean "Great!" or "Perfect!" — equivalent to English "Sounds good!" in informal conversation.