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big

/bɪg/

big name

big names

bigadjective

bigger

Comp.

biggest

Super.

/bɪg/

Translations

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.

grand

The big house on the corner is up for sale.

La grande maison au coin de la rue est à vendre.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

bignoun

bigs

Countable slang/informal noun referring to an important person or, in sports, a tall/strong player.

Translations

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.

Definitions

(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

/bɪɡ/

Informal/colloquial adverb meaning ‘in a flamboyant, successful, or impressive manner’

Translations

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

In a flamboyant, impressive, or highly successful manner; to a great extent.

After years of small gigs, the band finally made it big.