Énormes (en. Huge)

/e.nɔʁm/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Indicates considerable intensity or importance.
He has enormous problems to solve.
Il a énormes problèmes à résoudre.
Refers to something very large or excessive.
Elephants are enormous animals.
Les éléphants sont des animaux énormes.
Can also refer to something shocking or surprising.
It was a huge surprise for everyone.
C'était une énorme surprise pour tout le monde.

Etymology

From Latin 'enormis' meaning 'out of norm' or 'excessive.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

a huge loss
A significant or important loss.
une énorme perte
to have enormous needs
To have very high or pressing needs.
avoir énormes besoins
to make enormous efforts
To provide considerable effort.
faire énormes efforts

Related Words

enormity
Characteristic of something enormous.
énormité
enormously
Adverb that expresses a large measure.
énormément

Slang Meanings

Very big, awesome.
This concert was huge!
Ce concert était énorme !
Something imposing or striking.
I had an enormous day.
J'ai eu une énorme journée.