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    L'énormité (en. The enormity)

    le.nɔʁ.mi.te

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The quality of something that is of excessive size or intensity.
    The enormity of the damage caused by the storm was shocking.
    L'énormité des dégâts causés par la tempête était choquante.
    An action or statement considered ridiculous or absurd.
    His comment was an enormity that made everyone laugh.
    Son commentaire était une énormité qui a fait rire tout le monde.
    A concept or assertion that exceeds the limits of reasonableness.
    This project is an enormity, impossible to accomplish.
    Ce projet est une énormité, impossible à réaliser.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'enormis' meaning 'out of the norm'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    A huge amount of work
    A considerable amount of work
    une énormité de travail
    To commit an enormity
    To do something very ridiculous or absurd
    commettre une énormité
    The enormity of the situation
    The dramatic or serious aspect of a situation
    l'énormité de la situation

    Related Words

    Huge
    Of very large size.
    énorme
    Enormously
    In an excessive manner.
    énormément
    Extremely huge
    Extremely huge.
    énormissime

    Slang Meanings

    A big silly mistake
    What he said was truly an enormity.
    Ce qu'il a dit était vraiment une énormité.
    A stupid act
    His decision is an enormity that will cost him dearly.
    Sa décision est une énormité qui va lui coûter cher.