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    Colossale (en. Colossal)

    /kɔlɔsal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who has a very large volume or size.
    The statue was of colossal size.
    La statue était d'une taille colossale.
    Who has an immense impact or importance.
    This decision had colossal consequences.
    Cette décision a eu des conséquences colossales.
    Who is exceptional in intensity or strength.
    He demonstrated colossal willpower to succeed.
    Il a fait preuve d'une volonté colossale pour réussir.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'colossalis', derived from the word 'colossus', which means 'giant statue'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a colossal mistake
    A mistake of great magnitude.
    une colossale erreur
    a colossal job
    A job that requires immense effort.
    un travail colossal
    colossal efforts
    Considerable efforts made in a task.
    des efforts colossaux

    Related Words

    colossus
    A statue or person of very large size.
    colosse
    gigantic
    Who has an enormous or disproportionate size.
    gigantesque
    immense
    Something very vast or limitless.
    immense

    Slang Meanings

    Something very impressive or extravagant.
    This concert was just colossal!
    Ce concert était juste colossale !
    A person or thing whose presence is overwhelming or oversized.
    This player is colossal on the field!
    Ce joueur est colossale sur le terrain !