grand

• Décrit quelque chose de grand, impressionnant ou majestueux par sa taille, son ampleur ou son apparence.

Describes something that is large, impressive, or magnificent in size, scope, or appearance.

1. Impressive in size or appearanceB1formal

   Large, impressive, or magnificent in scale, scope, or appearance.

   Imposant, majestueux

   • They stayed in a grand hotel overlooking the ocean.
   • The palace had a grand entrance with marble columns.
   • The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests.

   Synonymesawe-inspiringgloriousimposinglavishmagnificentmajesticmonumentalpalatialsplendidstatelysumptuous

   Antonymeshumblemodestpettysmallunimpressive

2. Important or ambitiousB2formal

   Having a high level of importance, ambition, or dignity.

   Grand, important, ambitieux

   • She has grand plans to travel around the world.
   • The company announced its grand vision for the future.
   • He made a grand gesture by donating his entire salary.

   Synonymesambitiouselevatedexaltedhighloftynoble

   Antonymesinsignificantpettytrivialunimportant

3. Excellent or wonderfulA2informalbritish

   Used informally to express that something is very good or enjoyable.

   excellent, formidable

   • We had a grand time at the party last night.
   • The weather is grand today for a picnic.
   • That's a grand idea you've come up with.

   Synonymesexcellentfantasticgreatmagnificentsplendidsuperbterrificwonderful

   Antonymesawfullousymediocrepoorterrible

• Nom désignant de manière informelle une somme de mille dollars ou de mille livres sterling, utilisé surtout dans des contextes financiers ou de comptes.

A noun referring to a thousand dollars or pounds, often used informally in financial contexts.

1. B2informalamerican

   Slang term for one thousand dollars.

   Mille dollars (billet de mille)

   • He paid ten grand for that used car.
   • The repairs cost me five grand.
   • She won twenty grand in the lottery.

   Synonymesgklargestackthou

2. Grand pianoB1formal

   A large piano with horizontal strings, typically used in concerts.

   piano à queue

   • The concert hall has a beautiful grand piano.
   • She practiced on a grand piano at the music school.
   • The grand piano was too large to fit through the door.

   Synonymesgrand piano