ETYM French excellence, Latin excellentia.
1. Something in which something or some one excels.
2. The quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree.
1. Ce qui rend estimable.
2. Valeur. Homme de grand mérite.
3. Qualité. Il a eu le mérite d'insister.
1. Idéal. Son style atteint la perfection.
2. Chose ou personne parfaite.