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    Gros (en. Fat)

    /gʁo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Having considerable dimensions.
    This building is really big.
    Ce bâtiment est vraiment gros.
    Thick or heavy.
    He has a big book under his arm.
    Il a un gros livre sous le bras.
    Said of a person who is overweight.
    This big dog is very affectionate.
    Ce gros chien est très affectueux.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'grossus', meaning 'thick, heavy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    swear words
    Offensive or vulgar words.
    gros mots
    big muscles
    Muscle or physical strength.
    gros bras
    close-up
    Photography or film taken up close.
    gros plan

    Related Words

    bigger
    To make bigger.
    grosser
    bigness
    Dimension, size of an object.
    grosseur
    biggie
    Small and big.
    grosset

    Slang Meanings

    Said of a person who is imposing or influential.
    That guy is a big shot in the neighborhood.
    Ce type est un gros dans le quartier.
    Term used to refer to a person or thing that is unrefined.
    He's a big, not very elegant.
    C'est un gros, pas très élégant.
    Used to describe an embarrassing moment or situation.
    It was a big moment when he fell.
    C'était un gros moment quand il a tombé.