broad

• Qualifie ce qui a une grande distance d'un côté à l'autre ; large. S'emploie aussi pour décrire quelque chose de vaste ou d'englobant dans sa portée.

Describes something that has a large distance from one side to the other; wide. Also used to describe something that is extensive or inclusive in scope.

1. Wide in extentA2formal

   Having a large distance from one side to the other; wide.

   Large, étendu

   • The river is very broad at this point.
   • She has broad shoulders from swimming.
   • The road is broad enough for two lanes of traffic.

   Synonymesamplecapaciousexpansiveextensivespacioussweepingvastwide

   Antonymesnarrowslenderthin

2. General or inclusiveB1formal

   Covering a wide range of subjects or areas; not limited or narrow.

   Général ou inclusif

   • The course offers a broad overview of European history.
   • He has a broad knowledge of literature.
   • The term 'animal' has a very broad meaning.

   Synonymesall-embracingcomprehensiveexpansiveextensivegeneralinclusivesweepinguniversalwide

   Antonymeslimitednarrowrestrictedspecializedspecific

3. Strong or obviousB2informal

   Used to describe an accent or hint that is very noticeable.

   Accent ou indice très marqué

   • He spoke with a broad Scottish accent.
   • There was a broad hint in her tone that she was unhappy.
   • The comedian gave a broad wink to the audience.

   Synonymesdistinctheavymarkedobviouspronouncedstrongthickunmistakable

• Nom désignant une large étendue ou un grand éventail, ou terme informel et péjoratif (vieilli) pour désigner une femme.

A noun referring to a wide extent or range, or a term used informally to describe a woman (now considered dated or offensive).

1. Woman (slang, often derogatory)C1slangamerican

   A slang term for a woman, often considered offensive or disrespectful.

   Femme (argot, souvent péjoratif)

   • He was hanging out with some broad from the bar.
   • That broad thinks she knows everything.
   • Don't talk about her like that, she's not just some broad.

   Synonymeschickdamedollfrailskirt