Grandes (en. Large)

/ɡʁɑ̃d/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Refers to something that has an imposing size.

The mountains are large.

Les montagnes sont grandes.

That has great importance or value.

This is a major decision for our future.

C'est une décision grande pour notre avenir.

Refers to people who possess remarkable qualities.

She has great human qualities.

Elle a de grandes qualités humaines.

From Latin 'grandis' meaning 'large, immense'.

grandeur and decadence

A state of greatness followed by a downfall.

grandeur et décadence

to make a big noise

To attract a lot of attention.

faire grand bruit

major decisions

Important decisions to be made.

grandes décisions

greatness

Quality of that which is large, also in a figurative sense.

grandeur

enlargement

The act of enlarging something.

agrandissement

grew

Past participle of the verb 'grandir', meaning having gained in size.

grandi

In colloquial language, refers to something impressive.

This car is really big!

Cette voiture est vraiment grande !

Can also refer to influential or powerful people.

This guy is in the big leagues.

Ce gars est dans les grandes ligues.