le large
wide · large · loose
Qui a une taille ou une dimension plus grande que la normale.
The word "large" in French primarily functions as an adjective and means "wide," "broad," or "large" in size or extent. It describes something that has a considerable width or breadth.
Examples:
- Une rue large (a wide street)
- Un pull large (a loose or baggy sweater)
Synonyms and their nuances:
- Grand(e): Often means "big" or "tall," referring to overall size or height rather than width specifically. For example, une "grande maison" means a big house but not necessarily wide.
- Épais(se): Means "thick," referring to dimension from one surface to another, often used with objects like books, blankets, or walls.
- Large: Specifically about width or breadth, the horizontal measurement across an object or space.
So, "large" emphasizes width, while "grand" more broadly means big or tall, and "épais" focuses on thickness.
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Examples
Cette table est très large.adjective
This table is very wide.
Ce pantalon est trop large pour moi.adjective
These pants are too large for me.
Il y a un large choix de produits dans ce magasin.adjective
There is a wide selection of products in this store.
Ses chaussures sont devenues trop larges après quelques mois.adjective
Her shoes became too loose after a few months.
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