D'énormes (en. Huge)
/de.nɔʁm/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is of very large size, quantity, or intensity.
This house has enormous windows.
Cette maison a des d'énormes fenêtres.
Used to express the importance or severity of a situation.
He made enormous progress in his work.
Il a fait d'énormes progrès dans son travail.
Things or events that are impressive or surprising.
They organized enormous parties during the summer.
Ils ont organisé d'énormes fêtes pendant l’été.
Etymology
Derived from the French adjective 'énorme', from the Latin 'enormis'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
enormous efforts
Considerable efforts made in a task.
d'énormes efforts
enormous profits
Very high profits obtained from a business.
d'énormes bénéfices
to have an enormous impact
To have a significant influence on a situation.
avoir un d'énormes impact
Related Words
enormous
Very large in size or extent.
énorme
enormity
Characteristic of what is enormous.
énormité
Slang Meanings
Terrible in a positive sense, impressive.
This movie was enormous, I recommend it!
Ce film était d'énormes, je le recommande !
Used to talk about someone who does something in an exaggerated manner.
He has an enormous personality, always surprising.
Il a une d'énormes personnalité, toujours en train de surprendre.