large
large
lɑrʤ
laarj
British pronunciation
/lɑːdʒ/

Définition et signification de « large » en anglais

01

grand, gros

above average in amount or size
large definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The elephant was large, towering over the other animals in the savanna.
L'éléphant était grand, dominant les autres animaux de la savane.
The bakery specializes in making large loaves of bread for families.
La boulangerie est spécialisée dans la fabrication de grandes miches de pain pour les familles.
02

important, majeur

having a major impact or significance
example
Exemples
She played a large role in the project's success, contributing key ideas and strategies.
Elle a joué un grand rôle dans le succès du projet, en contribuant des idées et des stratégies clés.
His large influence in the community helped bring about important changes.
Son grand influence dans la communauté a contribué à apporter des changements importants.
03

grand, vaste

having a capacity or scope that goes beyond the usual
example
Exemples
He always looks at things from a large perspective to understand the full situation.
Il regarde toujours les choses d'un grand point de vue pour comprendre la situation dans son ensemble.
The company takes a large approach to customer satisfaction, aiming to exceed expectations.
L'entreprise adopte une approche large de la satisfaction client, visant à dépasser les attentes.
Large
01

grande taille, format grand

a size or quantity that is greater than average or standard
large definition and meaning
example
Exemples
I tried on the medium, but it was too tight, so I had to go for a large.
J'ai essayé le moyen, mais c'était trop serré, alors j'ai dû prendre un grand.
The large fits me perfectly, while the extra-large is a bit too loose.
Le grand me va parfaitement, tandis que le très grand est un peu trop large.
02

mille balles, un sac

one thousand dollars
example
Exemples
He made a large on that deal, so he ’s pretty happy about it.
Il a fait un gros sur cet accord, donc il est assez content.
I need to save up three larges to afford that new laptop.
Je dois économiser trois gros pour me permettre ce nouvel ordinateur portable.
large
01

grand largue

used to describe a sailing condition in which the wind comes from behind or nearly behind the ship
example
Exemples
The ship was sailing large to reach the port more quickly.
Le navire naviguait grand largue pour atteindre le port plus rapidement.
The sailboat sailed large across the bay, taking advantage of the favorable wind direction.
Le voilier a navigué grand largue à travers la baie, profitant de la direction favorable du vent.
02

largement, loin

away from the intended mark, as in missing a goal or target by a significant distance
example
Exemples
He kicked the ball large of the goalposts, missing a crucial scoring opportunity.
Il a tiré le ballon large des poteaux, manquant une occasion de but cruciale.
The throw went large of the bullseye, earning him a lower score in darts.
Le lancer est allé loin de la cible, lui valant un score plus faible aux fléchettes.
03

largement, avec emphase

in a bragging manner, emphasizing one's achievements or abilities
example
Exemples
He talked large about his success in closing the deal, making it sound impressive.
Il a parlé grandiose de son succès dans la conclusion de l'accord, le faisant paraître impressionnant.
She often presents her accomplishments large, boasting about her achievements.
Elle présente souvent ses réalisations de manière grandiose, se vantant de ses succès.
04

abondamment, généreusement

in great quantity
example
Exemples
The chef seasoned the dish large, ensuring every bite was flavorful.
Le chef a assaisonné le plat abondamment, en veillant à ce que chaque bouchée soit savoureuse.
She praised her team large, boosting their morale.
Elle a félicité son équipe largement, boostant leur moral.
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