Multitude (en. Multitude)
/myl.ti.dyd/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A large quantity of people or objects.
A multitude of spectators attended the concert.
Une multitude de spectateurs assista au concert.
A set of things or beings of the same nature.
A multitude of stars shine in the sky.
Une multitude d'étoiles brillent dans le ciel.
A large and often diverse group.
The multitude gathered for the demonstration.
La multitude se rassembla pour la manifestation.
Etymology
From Latin 'multitudo', meaning 'large quantity'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a multitude of choices
A large number of options available.
une multitude de choix
to live in the multitude
To play a role in a large society or environment.
vivre dans la multitude
a multitude of opinions
A wide variety of opinions.
une multitude d'avis
Related Words
crowd
A group of people gathered in one place.
foule
swarm
A large number of insects or animals in motion.
essaim
spectators
People who watch an event.
spectateurs
Slang Meanings
Too many people
There were a multitude of people at the festival.
Il y avait une multitude de gens au festival.
A large mass
It's a multitude of work to do.
C'est une multitude de travail à faire.