Grosses (en. Big)

/ɡʁɔs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which has a considerable size or dimension.
She has big glasses that draw attention.
Elle a de grosses lunettes qui attirent l'attention.
Which is strong in importance or intensity.
They made significant savings this year.
Ils ont fait de grosses économies cette année.
Which is encased or has flesh.
He has a big dog that loves to play.
Il a un gros chien qui adore jouer.

Etymology

From the Latin 'grossus' which means 'thick, big'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

big nonsense
Major errors or absurdities.
grosses bêtises
big promises
Promises that seem unlikely or excessive.
grosses promesses

Related Words

size
Important dimension or volume.
grosseur
to swell
To increase in volume or size.
grossir
big
Diminutive, masculine singular of 'grosses'.
gros

Slang Meanings

Big car
This term refers to a large car.
Ce terme désigne une voiture de grande taille.
Big legend
An incredibly exaggerated story.
Une histoire incroyablement exagérée.