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great

/ɡreɪt/

Translations

greatadjective

greater

Comp.

greatest

Super.

/ɡreɪt/

grand

The great storm caused widespread damage across the region.

La grande tempête a causé des dégâts considérables dans toute la région.

grandAu sens d’important, distingué ou éminent.

She is a great artist, known for her innovative techniques.

C’est une grande artiste, connue pour ses techniques innovantes.

formidableExprime l’approbation, l’enthousiasme ou l’admiration.

That's a great idea! Let's implement it right away.

C’est une formidable idée ! Mettons-la en œuvre tout de suite.

génialFamilier ; s’emploie pour marquer l’approbation ou l’enthousiasme.

That's a great idea! Let's implement it right away.

C’est une idée géniale ! Mettons-la en œuvre tout de suite.

excellentSurtout pour une qualité, une capacité ou une réussite remarquables.

She is a great artist, known for her innovative techniques.

C’est une excellente artiste, connue pour ses techniques innovantes.

exceptionnel

She is a great artist, known for her innovative techniques.

C’est une artiste exceptionnelle, connue pour ses techniques innovantes.

remarquableS’emploie pour qualifier une personne ou une réalisation d’une qualité ou d’un mérite exceptionnel.

She is a great artist, known for her innovative techniques.

C’est une artiste remarquable, connue pour ses techniques innovantes.

Additional translations

vasteSurtout pour la taille ou l’étendue.

immenseS’emploie pour insister sur une taille, une ampleur ou une intensité particulièrement importante.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Greatadjective

great

Used both attributively and predicatively; regular comparative and superlative forms.

greatnoun

greats

/ɡreɪt/

grandAu sens de personnalité ou de figure éminente.

Albert Einstein is considered one of the greats in the field of physics.

Albert Einstein est considéré comme l’un des grands dans le domaine de la physique.

Additional translations

sommitéPersonne éminente ou hautement reconnue dans un domaine.

Synonyms

greatadverb

/ɡreɪt/

Colloquial use meaning “very well; excellently”.

très bien

The team played great and secured the championship.

L’équipe a très bien joué et a remporté le championnat.

Additional translations

bienEmploi familier, notamment en anglais américain, au sens de « très bien ».

Synonyms

very well

greatinterjection

Used as an exclamation to express approval, pleasure, or satisfaction.

super

Great! I was hoping you would agree.

Super ! J’espérais que tu serais d’accord.

génialFamilier ; exprime l’enthousiasme ou la satisfaction.

Great! I was hoping you would agree.

Génial ! J’espérais que tu serais d’accord.

parfaitExprime l’approbation ou la satisfaction, dans un registre courant.

Great! I was hoping you would agree.

Parfait ! J’espérais que tu serais d’accord.

Synonyms

Greatnoun

great

Rare nominal use meaning an outstanding or highly distinguished person.

Synonyms

leading light

big name

Antonyms

nobody

nonentity

mediocrity

Definitions

greatadjective

Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the normal or average.

The great storm caused widespread damage across the region.

Of ability, quality, or eminence considerably above the normal or average.

She is a great artist, known for her innovative techniques.

Used to express admiration, approval, or excitement.

That's a great idea! Let's implement it right away.

Very large in size or degree.

The great hall was filled with guests for the banquet.

Greatadjective

very large in size, amount, or degree; considerable

The project required a great deal of patience.

excellent; very good

She gave a great performance.

important, famous, or highly respected because of outstanding ability or achievement

He was one of the greatest composers of his era.

greatnoun

An important or distinguished person, especially in a particular field.

Albert Einstein is considered one of the greats in the field of physics.

A person who is highly skilled or accomplished in a particular area.

Michael Jordan is often referred to as one of the basketball greats.

greatadverb

In an excellent or satisfactory manner; very well.

The team played great and secured the championship.

greatinterjection

Expresses approval, pleasure, or satisfaction.

Great! I was hoping you would agree.

Greatnoun

a person who is highly distinguished or famous for outstanding achievement

She is regarded as a great of modern literature.