bulk

• Nom désignant un grand volume, une masse ou une taille importante de quelque chose, ainsi que la partie principale ou la majeure partie d'un ensemble.

A noun referring to the large size, mass, or volume of something, or the majority or main part of something.

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1. Large size or massB1formal

   The large size, mass, or volume of something.

   grandeur, masse volumineuse

   • The bulk of the shipment arrived yesterday.
   • She struggled to carry the bulk of the boxes.
   • The bulk of the crowd moved toward the exit.

   Synonymesbignessextentimmensitylargenessmagnitudemasssizevolume

2. Main part or majorityB1formal

   The majority or largest part of something.

   majeure partie

   • The bulk of the work is already done.
   • He spent the bulk of his savings on the house.
   • The bulk of the evidence points to his guilt.

   Synonymesbodymajoritymasspreponderance

3. Large quantityB2informal

   A large amount or quantity of something, often purchased or sold.

   grande quantité

   • We bought the supplies in bulk to save money.
   • The store sells items in bulk at a discount.
   • They ordered bulk quantities of paper for the office.

   Synonymesabundanceamountheaploadlotmassmountainpileplethoraprofusionquantityslewtonvolume

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'augmenter la taille, le volume ou l'importance de quelque chose, ou de rendre quelque chose plus gros ou plus substantiel.

A verb used to indicate the act of increasing in size, volume, or importance, or to cause something to become larger or more substantial.

1. Increase in size or massB2informal

   To become larger, thicker, or more massive, especially in the context of bodybuilding or physical growth.

   prendre de la masse

   • He is bulking up for the competition by eating more protein.
   • She has been bulking for three months to gain muscle mass.
   • The athlete bulked up significantly after changing his diet.

   Synonymesenlargeexpandgrowswellthicken

   Antonymescontractdecreasediminishreduceshrink

2. To appear large or importantC1formal

   To seem large, significant, or prominent.

   paraître important

   • The problem bulks large in their discussions.
   • The issue of climate change bulks large in the public consciousness.
   • His achievements bulk large in the history of the company.

   Synonymescountfigureloommattersignifyweigh