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big

UK
/bɪg/
US
/bɪg/
big name
big names

Translations

bigadjective
bigger
Comp.
biggest
Super.
UK
/bɪg/
US
/bɪg/
généreuxAu sens de « large d’esprit », « magnanime ».
He was big enough to forgive her mistake.
Il a été assez généreux pour lui pardonner son erreur.
grandDans l’expression avec les liens de parenté, notamment « big brother ».
My big brother taught me how to ride a bike.
Mon grand frère m’a appris à faire du vélo.
importantAu sens figuré, pour marquer l’importance ou la gravité.
Winning the championship was a big moment for the team.
Remporter le championnat a été un moment important pour l’équipe.
The big house on the corner is up for sale.
La grande maison au coin de la rue est à vendre.
Synonyms
enormous
huge
gigantic
massive
vast
immense
colossal
substantial
great
large
Antonyms
small
little
bignoun
bigs
pl
Countable slang/informal noun referring to an important person or, in sports, a tall/strong player.
intérieurBasket-ball et sports collectifs ; joueur grand et puissant jouant à l’intérieur.
The coach signed two new bigs to strengthen the front court.
L’entraîneur a recruté deux nouveaux intérieurs pour renforcer le secteur intérieur.
Additional translations
ponteFamilier ; personne importante ou influente.
bigadverb
UK
/bɪɡ/
US
/bɪɡ/
Informal/colloquial adverb meaning ‘in a flamboyant, successful, or impressive manner’
brillammentFamilier, dans le sens de « avec grand succès ».
After years of small gigs, the band finally made it big.
Après des années de petits concerts, le groupe a enfin percé brillamment.

Definitions

bigadjective
Of considerable size, extent, or intensity.
The big house on the corner is up for sale.
Of great importance or seriousness.
Winning the championship was a big moment for the team.
Generous or magnanimous.
He was big enough to forgive her mistake.
Older or elder, often used in relation to siblings.
My big brother taught me how to ride a bike.
bignoun
(slang, sports) A tall or physically strong player, especially a center or power forward in basketball or similar sports.
The coach signed two new bigs to strengthen the front court.
(informal, usually plural) An important or influential person.
During the conference she managed to speak with some of the industry bigs.
bigadverb
In a flamboyant, impressive, or highly successful manner; to a great extent.
After years of small gigs, the band finally made it big.
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