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bigger

/ˈbɪgə/

/ˈbɪɡər/

Translations

bigadjective

bigger

Comp.

bigger

Comp.

biggest

Super.

/bɪg/

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.

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.

grand

The big house on the corner is up for sale.

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

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

bigadverb

bigger

/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.

bigadverb

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

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