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.