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    Massif (en. Massive)

    /masif/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which has a lot of weight or volume.
    The furniture is massive and very sturdy.
    Le meuble est massif et très robuste.
    Which is dense and compact.
    The bed of flowers is impressive.
    Le massif de fleurs est impressionnant.
    Referring to a geological structure of large size.
    The Alpine massif extends over vast kilometers.
    Le massif alpin s'étend sur de vastes kilomètres.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'massivus' meaning 'massive' or 'thick'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    massif of mountains
    A vast mountain range.
    massif de montagnes
    massive mountain path
    A road or path surrounded by massive mountains.
    allée montagneuse massive
    massive decision
    A decision having a wide or significant impact.
    décision massive

    Related Words

    mass
    Amount of matter in a body.
    masse
    massiveness
    Quality of something massive.
    massivité
    massive-ism
    Doctrine or tendency to favor the massive.
    massifisme

    Slang Meanings

    Impressive or huge in a positive context.
    This concert was massive!
    Ce concert était massif !
    Related to something powerful or strong.
    This soundbar is massive, the sound is incredible!
    Cette barre de son est massif, le son est incroyable !