Nombreuse (en. Numerous)

[nɔ̃.bʁøz]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is in large number.
The stars in the sky are numerous.
Les étoiles dans le ciel sont nombreuses.
Which has many members or elements.
This family is large with its five children.
Cette famille est nombreuse avec ses cinq enfants.
Referring to a set that counts many units.
There are numerous reasons to travel.
Il y a de nombreuses raisons de voyager.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'numerosus', meaning 'rich in numbers'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a large multitude
a large number
une multitude nombreuse
numerous like the stars
very numerous
nombreux comme les étoiles
numerous witnesses
many witnesses
nombreux témoins

Related Words

number
quantity of entities considered
nombre
countless
that cannot be counted
innombrable
multitude
a large number
multitude

Slang Meanings

small numbers
He has a large group of friends.
Il a une nombreuse petite bande d'amis.
a very varied group
It’s a large team of talents.
C'est une nombreuse équipe de talents.