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    Monumental (en. Monumental)

    /mɔ.ny.mɑ̃.tal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That is of great importance or great size.
    The construction of this cathedral is a monumental project.
    La construction de cette cathédrale est un projet monumental.
    That resembles a monument due to its imposing nature.
    This sculpture has a monumental style that attracts all eyes.
    Cette sculpture a un style monumental qui attire tous les regards.
    That is large in dimensions or by principle.
    This event had a monumental impact on society.
    Cet événement a eu un impact monumental sur la société.
    Related to works that commemorate or honor something.
    The film tells a monumental story of courage and sacrifice.
    Le film raconte une histoire monumentale de courage et de sacrifice.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'monumentalis', deriving from 'monumentum'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    monumental work
    A work of art or a construction of great importance.
    œuvre monumentale
    a monumental project
    A project that requires a lot of resources and efforts.
    un projet monumental
    a monumental event
    An event that significantly changed the course of things.
    un événement monumental
    a monumental achievement
    An accomplishment of great magnitude.
    une réalisation monumentale

    Related Words

    monument
    A structure built to commemorate a person or an event.
    monument
    monumentalism
    A style that favors large-scale buildings.
    monumentalisme
    monumentality
    The quality of being monumental.
    monumentalité

    Slang Meanings

    Extremely impressive or large.
    That performance was monumental!
    Cette performance était monumental !
    Of incredible magnitude.
    Yesterday's match was monumental.
    Le match d'hier a été monumental.