Très-grand (en. Very large)

/tʁɛ gʁɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which has a size larger than average.
This building is very large for a house.
Ce bâtiment est très-grand pour une maison.
Which is considered important or majestic.
He gave a very large speech during the ceremony.
Il a fait un très-grand discours lors de la cérémonie.
Which inspires admiration or respect due to its size or strength.
The very large tree in the center of the park is a symbol of peace.
Le très-grand arbre au centre du parc est un symbole de paix.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'large' with the intensifier 'very.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

very-large space
A vast or spacious area.
très-grand espace
very-large project
A project of significant magnitude.
très-grand projet
very-large dream
An ambitious or grand dream.
très-grand rêve

Related Words

greatness
Quality of what is large or magnificent.
grandeur
immensity
Character of what is immense or very vast.
immensité
majesty
Grandeur or dignity that inspires respect.
majesté

Slang Meanings

Used to describe something extraordinary.
This concert was very large, everyone was there.
Ce concert était très-grand, tout le monde était là.
Designates an event or thing that impresses by its size.
The party was very large, with thousands of people.
La fête était très-grande, avec des milliers de personnes.