at large

• Expression utilisée pour désigner une personne ou un animal dangereux qui est en liberté et n'a pas été capturé, ou pour qualifier quelque chose dans son ensemble, au sens large (par exemple « la société en général »).

A phrase used to describe a dangerous person or animal that is free and not captured, or to refer to something in a general, broad sense (e.g., 'society at large').

1. Free or not capturedB2formal

   Used to describe a person who is not in custody or has escaped from confinement.

   en liberté

   • The escaped prisoner is still at large.
   • Police are warning the public that the suspect remains at large.
   • The dangerous animal was at large in the forest.

2. In general or as a wholeB2formal

   Referring to the entire group or society, not just a specific part.

   dans son ensemble

   • The opinion of the public at large is important for this decision.
   • Society at large benefits from educational reforms.
   • The changes will affect the community at large.