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    Grossi (en. Enlarged)

    /ɡʁo.si/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To increase in volume or size.
    The bread rises while baking.
    Le pain grossit en cuisant.
    To exaggerate or amplify something.
    He exaggerated the facts in his account.
    Il a grossi les faits dans son récit.
    To gain weight.
    He has gained a few kilos in the last few months.
    Il a grossi de quelques kilos ces derniers mois.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'grossir', derived from the Latin 'grossire', meaning 'to make big'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to exaggerate traits
    To make something more pronounced or emphasized.
    grossir les traits
    to raise one's voice
    To speak in a louder or more aggressive manner.
    grossir le ton
    to exaggerate the details
    To exaggerate a description or a story.
    grossir le trait

    Related Words

    big
    Who has a large size or volume.
    gros
    enlargement
    The action of making something bigger.
    grossissement
    coarse
    Who is rude or vulgar, lacking refinement.
    grossier

    Slang Meanings

    To have humorously gained weight.
    Since he started going out often, he has gained weight like a pig!
    Depuis qu'il a commencé à sortir souvent, il a grossi comme un porc !
    To exaggerate facts in a familiar context.
    He exaggerated the story in his usual way.
    Il a grossi l'histoire de sa manière, comme d'habitude.