large-scale

• Décrit quelque chose qui a une ampleur, une taille ou un effet étendu, souvent à l'échelle d'une région, d'un pays ou du monde entier.

Describes something that is extensive in scope, size, or effect.

1. Extensive in scopeB2formal

   Involving a very wide range of activities, people, or resources; not limited or small.

   à grande échelle

   • The government launched a large-scale vaccination campaign.
   • They are planning a large-scale renovation of the entire building.
   • The company undertook a large-scale restructuring to improve efficiency.

   Synonymesbroadcomprehensiveexpansiveextensivemassivesweepingvast

   Antonymeslimitednarrowsmall-scale

2. Drawn to a big scaleB2formal

   Constructed or drawn to a size that shows a relatively small area with great detail.

   à grande échelle (cartographique)

   • The architect used a large-scale map to show the layout of the new park.
   • For the engineering project, they needed a large-scale drawing of the bridge.
   • A large-scale model of the city was displayed at the exhibition.

   Synonymesclose updetailed

   Antonymessmall-scale