Legrandin (en. Legrandin)

/lə ɡʁɑ̃dɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Individual of tall stature.

My brother is a legrandin who almost touches the ceiling.

Mon frère est un legrandin qui touche presque le plafond.

A person who stands out due to their stature.

In our group, he is the legrandin at two meters tall.

Dans notre groupe, il est le legrandin avec ses deux mètres.

A big strong person in an informal context.

You have to see our new friend, he's a legrandin with a heart of gold.

Il faut voir notre nouvel ami, c'est un legrandin avec un cœur d'or.

Derived from 'grand', referring to a person of above-average height.

to be a legrandin

To be a very tall person.

être un legrandin

legrandin among the small ones

To feel imposing compared to others.

legrandin parmi les petits

tall

Who has a height above average.

grand

giant

A person of exceptional height.

géant

immense

Of very tall stature.

immense

A significant character.

He is a legrandin of the music scene, everyone adores him.

C'est un legrandin de la scène musicale, tout le monde l'adore.

To mock the tall ones.

Look how he tries to hide behind the couch, that's so legrandin.

Regarde comme il essaie de se cacher derrière le canapé, ça fait trop legrandin.