Legrand (en. Legrand)
/ləɡʁɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is superior in size or influence.
He has a big heart.
Il a un grand cœur.
Beyond usual standards.
It's a big hit at the box office.
C'est un grand succès au box-office.
Of a high or elevated level.
He studied at a large university.
Il a réalisé des études dans une grande université.
Etymology
From Latin 'grandis' meaning 'big' or 'large'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the big day
The day of an important event.
le grand jour
to have big plans
To have ambitions or important goals.
avoir de grands projets
the general public
The general population, often in contrast to specific groups.
le grand public
Related Words
grandeur
Quality of being big or imposing.
grandeur
enlarge
To make bigger.
agrandir
grandiose
Of impressive scope or beauty.
grandiose
Slang Meanings
Something impressive.
That party was really legrand!
Cette soirée était vraiment legrand!
A very successful event.
His concert was legrand, everyone loved it!
Son concert était legrand, tout le monde a adoré!