Vastes (en. Vast)

/vaste/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which has a large extent.
The vast plains stretch as far as the eye can see.
Les vastes plaines s'étendent à perte de vue.
Which is very broad or generous.
They made vast donations to help the victims.
Ils ont fait des dons vastes pour aider les sinistrés.
Which is very varied or diverse.
The program offers vast learning opportunities.
Le programme offre des vastes possibilités d'apprentissage.

Etymology

From Latin 'vastus', meaning large or devastated.

Common Phrases and Expressions

vast horizons
Very large perspectives.
vastes horizons
vast space
A space of great dimension.
espace vaste
vast resources
Numerous resources available.
vastes ressources

Related Words

vast
Which has a large extent in general.
vaste
vastness
Quality of being vast.
vastitude

Slang Meanings

Very large
This project is really vast, it will take years.
Ce projet est vraiment vaste, on en a pour des années.
Extremely varied
There is a vast range of choices.
Il y a une vaste gamme de choix.