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    Grandeur (en. Greatness)

    /ɡʁɑ̃.dœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Dimension or quality that evokes magnificence or importance.
    The grandeur of the mountains surpasses everything I had seen before.
    La grandeur des montagnes dépasse tout ce que j'avais vu auparavant.
    Elevation, dignity, or moral greatness.
    His greatness of spirit was recognized by all.
    Sa grandeur d’âme était reconnue de tous.
    Sensation of majesty or impressive beauty.
    The architectural grandeur of this cathedral is dazzling.
    La grandeur architecturale de cette cathédrale est éblouissante.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'grande' meaning 'big'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    greatness and decadence
    Concept that evokes the rise and fall of power or an empire.
    grandeur et décadence
    the greatness of a man
    Refers to the exalted character traits of a person.
    la grandeur d'un homme
    life-size
    Refers to natural beauty or magnificence.
    grandeur nature

    Related Words

    grand
    Having a superior dimension or quality.
    grand
    spiritual grandeur
    Connotation of moral or intellectual elevation.
    grandeur spirituelle
    greatness of spirit
    Refers to generosity and kindness.
    grandeur d'âme

    Slang Meanings

    Pejorative used to describe an excess of pretension.
    He's so caught up in his own greatness that he doesn't even see others.
    Il est tellement dans sa grandeur qu'il ne voit même pas les autres.
    Ironic connotation regarding a person who believes themselves to be superior.
    With his grandeur, he thinks he can dictate his law to us.
    Avec sa grandeur, il pense qu'il peut nous dicter sa loi.