Massive (en. Massive)

/masiv/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Having a lot of weight or volume.
This rock is really massive.
Ce roc est vraiment massive.
Referring to a solid and imposing construction or furniture.
The castle has a massive façade.
Le château a une façade massive.
Referring to a person with significant bulk.
He has a massive build that impresses.
Il a un gabarit massive qui impressionne.

Etymology

From Latin 'massivus', meaning 'having a large mass'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

massive attack
A very strong or devastating attack.
massive attack
massive loss
A considerable loss.
massive loss
massive success
A great success.
massive success
massive impact
An important impact.
massive impact

Related Words

mass
A large quantity of matter.
masse
massive
Having or seeming to have mass.
masseux
massiveness
The character of what is massive.
massivité

Slang Meanings

Impressive or extreme.
That concert was massive, I can't believe it!
Ce concert était massive, j'en reviens pas !
Heavy in a figurative sense, in the context of an activity or impression.
His return was massive in the neighborhood.
Son retour a été massive dans le quartier.