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    Géant (en. Giant)

    ʒeɑ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A being of immense size.
    The giant approached the village.
    Le géant s'approcha du village.
    A legendary character of great size.
    In the tale, the giant lived at the top of a mountain.
    Dans le conte, le géant vivait au sommet d'une montagne.
    A company or group having very great importance or power.
    This company is a giant in the technology industry.
    Cette entreprise est un géant dans l'industrie technologique.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'gigas', 'gigantis' meaning 'gigantic'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    A giant in the industry
    A person or a company that dominates in a particular field.
    Un géant du secteur
    Sleeping giant
    A person or an organization with unexpected potential that is not yet realized.
    Géant endormi
    Friendly giant
    A large person or entity that is loved and respected by many.
    Géant sympathique

    Related Words

    giantess
    Feminine form of giant, designating a large person or thing.
    géante
    gigantic
    Of extraordinary size.
    gigantesque
    colossal
    Extremely large or important.
    colossal
    immense
    Of considerable size or extent.
    immense

    Slang Meanings

    A great man or a prominent figure
    He is a true giant in the music world.
    C'est un vrai géant du monde de la musique.
    Someone who excels in a field
    He is the giant of business, everyone respects him.
    Il est le géant des affaires, tout le monde le respecte.