Great (en. Great)

/ɡreɪt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who has exceptional importance or quality.
He is a great writer of our time.
C'est un grand écrivain de notre époque.
Who is well above average.
He made a great effort to succeed.
Il a fait un grand effort pour réussir.
Who evokes a feeling of admiration or wonder.
The landscape was of great beauty.
Le paysage était d'une grande beauté.

Etymology

Origin old English 'grēat', meaning large or vast.

Common Phrases and Expressions

It's great!
This means something is fantastic or exceptional.
C'est génial !
A great moment
A significant or memorable moment.
Un grand moment
Great idea
A brilliant or innovative idea.
Grande idée

Related Words

large
Of large size or importance.
grand
immense
Extremely large or vast.
immense
superb
Of remarkable beauty or quality.
superbe

Slang Meanings

Great
This concert was great!
Ce concert était génial !
Top
This movie was top!
Ce film était top !
So good
What you did is so good.
C'est trop bien ce que tu as fait.