wide

• Qualifie quelque chose qui a une grande distance d'un côté à l'autre, ou qui couvre une grande étendue. Peut aussi désigner ce qui est vaste, large d'esprit ou à large bande.

Describes something that measures a large distance from one side to the other.

1. Large in widthA1formal

   Measuring a large distance from one side to the other.

   Large en largeur

   • The river is very wide at this point.
   • She bought a wide table for the dining room.
   • The road is wide enough for two cars to pass.

   Synonymesamplebroadexpansiveextensivespaciousvast

   Antonymesnarrowslenderslimthin

2. Extensive or broadB1formal

   Covering a large range or scope.

   large, vaste (au sens étendu)

   • He has a wide knowledge of history.
   • The company offers a wide variety of products.
   • There is a wide gap between the rich and the poor.

   Synonymesbroadcomprehensiveexpansiveextensivesweepingvast

   Antonymeslimitednarrowrestricted

3. Fully openA2informal

   Used to describe something that is opened to its full extent.

   grand ouvert

   • Her eyes were wide with surprise.
   • He left the door wide open.
   • The window was wide open, letting in the cold air.

   Synonymesagapegapingopenyawning

   Antonymesclosedshut

• Adverbe signifiant « à un grand degré » ou « sur une grande étendue ». Souvent utilisé dans des expressions comme « grand ouvert » ou « partout » pour indiquer l'ampleur ou la portée. La forme coïncide avec l'adjectif.

An adverb meaning "to a great extent" or "over a large area." It is often used in phrases like "wide open" or "far and wide" to indicate breadth or scope. The form is identical to the adjective.

1. To a great extentA2formal

   To a large or full extent, especially in terms of opening or spreading.

   grandement, largement

   • She opened the window wide to let in fresh air.
   • He spread his arms wide to embrace his friend.
   • The door was left wide open.

   Synonymesbroadlycompletelyentirelyextensivelyfullywholly

2. Far from the targetB1formal

   At a considerable distance from a target or intended point.

   loin de la cible

   • The arrow flew wide of the target.
   • His shot went wide of the goal.
   • The ball landed wide of the mark.

   Synonymesastrayawryoff