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    Géante (en. Giant)

    [ʒe͂͡ɑ̃t]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who has a size considerably larger than the norm.
    The building is a giant structure that dominates the city.
    Le bâtiment est une structure géante qui domine la ville.
    Figuratively, refers to something enormous or extreme.
    She made a giant effort to succeed in this exam.
    Elle a fait un géant effort pour réussir cet examen.
    Used to describe a person with great talent or significant influence.
    This scientist is a giant of research.
    Ce scientifique est une géante de la recherche.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'gignens' meaning large, immense.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a giant in finance
    a person or a company very influential in the financial sector.
    une géante de la finance
    a giant feat
    a remarkable achievement or accomplishment.
    un exploit géant
    a giant leap
    a significant advance in a field.
    un saut géant

    Related Words

    giant
    A being or object of excessively large size.
    géant
    generous
    Who gives a lot or has a great capacity for sharing.
    généreux
    gigantic
    Who is of an oversized stature.
    gigantesque
    colossal
    Huge, of great magnitude.
    colossal

    Slang Meanings

    Something really impressive
    This party was giant, I will never forget it!
    Cette fête était géante, je ne l'oublierai jamais !
    To have a big presence
    He is giant on stage, all the fans love him.
    Il est géant sur scène, tous les fans l'adorent.