great

• Utilisé pour décrire quelque chose comme étant très bon, de grande taille ou de haute qualité.

Used to describe something as very good, large in amount, or of high quality.

1. Very good or excellentA1informal

   Of a high quality, standard, or level; very enjoyable or impressive.

   Très bon ou excellent

   • That was a great movie!
   • She is a great singer.
   • We had a great time at the party.

   Synonymesexcellentexceptionalfabulousfantasticmagnificentmarvelousoutstandingremarkablesplendidsuperbterrificwonderful

   Antonymesawfulbadinferiormediocrepoorterrible

2. Large in size or amountA1formal

   Considerable in size, extent, or intensity.

   grand

   • There is a great demand for electric cars.
   • He has great respect for his teachers.
   • The great hall was filled with people.

   Synonymesamplebigconsiderableenormousextensivehugeimmenselargeprodigioussizablesubstantialvast

   Antonymesinsignificantlittleminorminusculepettyslightsmalltiny

3. Important or distinguishedB1formal

   Having high status, importance, or skill.

   grand, important, distingué

   • Alexander the Great conquered many lands.
   • She is one of the great writers of our time.
   • He achieved great success in his career.

   Synonymescelebrateddistinguishedeminentfamoushigh-rankingillustriousimportantinfluentialleadingnotablepowerfulpreeminentprominentrenowned

   Antonymeshumbleinferiorinsignificantlowlyminorpettysmallunimportant

• Nom désignant une personne dotée de compétences exceptionnelles, de réalisations remarquables ou suscitant l'admiration, souvent utilisé dans des titres comme « le Grand » (par exemple, Alexandre le Grand).

A noun referring to a person who is highly skilled, accomplished, or admired, often used in titles like 'the Great' (e.g., Alexander the Great).

1. Great personB2formal

   A person who is famous or distinguished for their achievements.

   Grand personnage

   • Alexander the Great conquered vast territories.
   • He is considered one of the greats of modern literature.
   • The museum honors the greats of aviation history.

   Synonymescelebritychampiongiantheroiconlegendluminarymasterpillarstar

2. Great BritainA2formalbritish

   The largest island in the British Isles, comprising England, Scotland, and Wales.

   Grande-Bretagne

   • Great Britain is part of the United Kingdom.
   • She traveled across Great Britain by train.
   • The flag of Great Britain is called the Union Jack.