Nombreux (en. Many)

/nɔ̃.bʁø/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to what is in considerable quantity.
There were numerous guests at the party.
Il y avait de nombreux invités à la fête.
Applies to a multitude of things or beings.
The numerous trees in the park provide shade.
Les nombreux arbres du parc offrent de l'ombre.
Indicates a plethora of quantity.
The numerous options available complicate the choice.
Les nombreuses options disponibles compliquent le choix.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'numerosus', meaning 'numerous'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

numerous advantages
A large amount of advantages.
de nombreux avantages
many are those who
Many people agree with this.
nombreux sont ceux qui
have numerous choices
Having several options available.
avoir de nombreux choix

Related Words

number
Quantity or unit of something.
nombre
numerous
Refers to a large number.
numerous

Slang Meanings

A large quantity of something, often in an exaggerated way.
He has numerous friends in the city.
Il a de nombreux amis dans la ville.
Used to describe a situation with many elements.
There were numerous delays on the train this morning.
Il y a eu de nombreux retards au train ce matin.