big

• Décrit quelque chose de taille, d'échelle ou d'intensité considérables.

Describes something of considerable size, extent, or intensity.

1. Large in sizeA1formal

   Of considerable size, extent, or intensity.

   Grand (de taille)

   • They live in a big house with a garden.
   • The elephant is a big animal.
   • She has a big collection of stamps.

   Synonymesbulkycolossalenormousgiantgiganticgreathugeimmenselargemassivesizablesubstantialtremendousvast

   Antonymescompactlittleminiatureminutepetiteslightsmalltiny

2. Important or significantA2formal

   Of great importance, significance, or influence.

   Important ou significatif

   • This is a big decision for the company.
   • He got a big promotion at work.
   • The wedding was a big event in the town.

   Synonymesconsequentialconsiderableeminentgraveimportantinfluentialleadingmajormomentousnotablepowerfulprominentserioussignificantweighty

   Antonymesinconsequentialinsignificantminornegligiblepettytrivialunimportant

3. Older or grown-upA1informal

   Used to describe someone who is older or more mature.

   plus âgé, aîné

   • My big sister is ten years older than me.
   • You are a big boy now, you can do it yourself.
   • His big brother helped him with his homework.

   Synonymesadulteldergrownupmature

4. Enthusiastic or generousB1informal

   Showing great enthusiasm, generosity, or kindness.

   Généreux, enthousiaste

   • She has a big heart and helps everyone.
   • He gave a big smile when he saw the gift.
   • They made a big donation to the charity.

   Synonymesbenevolentcompassionateenthusiasticgenerouskindmagnanimouswarmhearted

• Adverbe utilisé de manière informelle, surtout en anglais américain, signifiant « de manière grandiose ou ambitieuse » ou « dans une large mesure ». Souvent employé dans des expressions comme « penser grand » ou « rêver en grand », il dérive de la forme adjectivale sans la terminaison -ly.

An adverb used informally, primarily in American English, meaning 'in a grand or ambitious way' or 'to a great extent.' It is often used in phrases like 'to think big' or 'to dream big,' and is derived from the adjective form without the -ly ending.

1. In a grand or ambitious wayB1informal

   To a large extent or in an impressive manner.

   de façon ambitieuse

   • She dreams big and works hard to achieve her goals.
   • He always thinks big when planning his business.
   • They celebrated big after winning the championship.

   Synonymesambitiouslyboldlygrandlyimpressivelylargely

   Antonymesinsignificantlymodestlyunambitiously

2. Successfully or prominentlyB2informal

   In a way that is successful or attracts attention.

   de manière marquante

   • The movie made it big at the box office.
   • He hit it big with his latest invention.
   • She is going big in the fashion industry.

   Synonymesconspicuouslynotablyprominentlyspectacularlysuccessfully