big business

• Désigne les grandes entreprises ou corporations commerciales à grande échelle, souvent dotées d'une influence économique considérable ; peut aussi faire référence à l'ensemble du secteur des affaires dominé par de grands groupes, ou à une activité hautement rentable.

Refers to large-scale commercial enterprises or corporations, often with significant economic influence; can also describe an activity or industry that generates substantial profits.

1. Large corporationsB2formal

   Large, powerful companies or the sector of the economy dominated by them.

   grandes entreprises

   • Big business often influences government policy.
   • The industry is controlled by big business.
   • Many small shops struggle to compete with big business.

2. Profitable activityB2informal

   An activity or area that generates a lot of money.

   activité très rentable

   • Professional sports have become big business.
   • The wedding industry is big business.
   • Online streaming is now big business.