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big, large, tall, grown up, older
/ɡʁɑ̃/
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Larger than usual in size, age, degree or importance.
Examples
Ils se souviennent d'un grand artiste.
They remember a great artist.
Mon frère est plus grand que moi.
My brother is taller than I am.
C'était une grande scientifique.
She was a great scientist.
Les grands jouent dans cette cour.
The older children play in this yard.
Les enfants veulent faire comme les grandes personnes.
The children want to act like grown-ups.
Similar words
remarquable
éminent
fort
exceptionnel
intense
adulte
vaste
dirigeant
amplement
important
Meanings
Examples
Cette grande maison a trois étages.
This large house has three floors.
Mon frère est plus grand que moi.
My brother is taller than I am.
Ils traversent un grand jardin.
They cross a large garden.
La table est trop grande pour cette pièce.
The table is too big for this room.
De grands arbres bordent la route.
Tall trees line the road.
Examples
Quand tu seras grand, tu comprendras.
When you are grown up, you will understand.
Elle est assez grande pour aller seule à l'école.
She is old enough to go to school alone.
Les enfants veulent faire comme les grandes personnes.
The children want to act like grown-ups.
Il se croit déjà grand à dix ans.
At ten, he already thinks he is grown up.
Ma fille est devenue grande si vite.
My daughter has grown up so quickly.
Examples
J'ai une grande faim.
I am very hungry.
Il fait preuve d'un grand courage.
He shows great courage.
Ce projet demande un grand effort.
This project takes a great effort.
La nouvelle a causé une grande surprise.
The news caused a big surprise.
Elle a un grand besoin de repos.
She has a great need for rest.
Similar words
important
considérable
fort
intense
Examples
C'était une grande scientifique.
She was a great scientist.
Ce film est une grande réussite.
This film is a great success.
Il admire les grands écrivains.
He admires great writers.
Elle a joué un grand rôle dans cette découverte.
She played a major part in this discovery.
Ils se souviennent d'un grand artiste.
They remember a great artist.
Similar words
remarquable
illustre
éminent
exceptionnel
Examples
Les grands jouent dans cette cour.
The older children play in this yard.
Un grand a aidé les petits à traverser.
An older child helped the little ones cross.
Elle veut manger à la table des grands.
She wants to eat at the grown-ups' table.
Les grandes de la classe préparent le spectacle.
The older girls in the class are preparing the show.
À six ans, il se prend pour un grand.
At six, he thinks he is a big kid.
Examples
Les grands de ce monde se sont réunis.
The powerful people of the world gathered.
Ce banquet accueillait les grands du royaume.
This banquet welcomed the great figures of the kingdom.
La décision appartient aux grands de l'industrie.
The decision belongs to the industry's leaders.
Il dénonce les privilèges des grands.
He denounces the privileges of the powerful.
Les grands du pays ont signé l'accord.
The country's leaders signed the agreement.
Examples
Ouvre grand la fenêtre.
Open the window wide.
Elle a les yeux grands ouverts.
Her eyes are wide open.
La porte reste grande ouverte.
The door remains wide open.
Pour ce projet, il faut voir grand.
This project calls for big ambitions.
Il a ouvert grand les bras.
He opened his arms wide.
Etymology
From Latin grandis, ‘large’ or ‘full-grown’.
FAQ
What does grand usually mean?
Usually big or tall, depending on what is being described.
What is the feminine of grand?
It is grande. The plurals are grands and grandes.
Yes. Quand tu seras grand means ‘when you are grown up’.
What does les grands mean?
It can mean older children or adults, depending on context.
Where does grand come from?
It comes from Latin grandis, meaning large or full-grown.
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