French dictionary

grand/ɡʁɑ̃/

adjective / noun · A1/A2 · Frequency 222

adjectivemasculine

big; tall; very large (emphasizing size or degree)
Used to describe size, height, or to emphasize largeness.
grown up, mature
Refers to a person or animal that has reached adulthood or maturity.
important, outstanding, noble, grand
Used to describe status, quality, or large scale.
greater (including the surrounding area)
Often used in geographical or administrative contexts.

Ils ont choisi un grand appartement près du parc.
They chose a big apartment near the park.
Mon fils est maintenant assez grand pour prendre le bus seul.
My son is now grown up enough to take the bus alone.
Cette scientifique a accompli un grand travail pour la recherche médicale.
This scientist has accomplished outstanding work for medical research.
Le Grand Lyon comprend la ville et plusieurs communes voisines.
Greater Lyon includes the city and several neighboring municipalities.

un grand maison
une grande maison
The adjective grand must agree in gender with the noun it modifies; use grande for feminine nouns.
grand homme (指身材高大的人)
grand homme (指伟人)
The phrase grand homme usually means a great man (important person), not just a tall man; misuse can cause confusion.

grown-up
Refers to an adult person, commonly used in both spoken and written language.
great figure; the powerful
Often in plural les grands ‘the powerful’.

Un grand doit montrer l'exemple aux enfants pendant la sortie scolaire.
A grown-up should set an example for the children during the school trip.
Le petit garçon a demandé à un grand de l'aider à fermer son manteau.
The little boy asked a grown-up to help him fasten his coat.
À la piscine, chaque enfant doit rester près d'un grand.
At the swimming pool, every child must stay near a grown-up.

le grand est ici
le grand est ici (指成年人)
Grand as a noun means an adult or elder; do not confuse it with the adjective usage.
un grand (指小孩)
un grand (指成年人)
Grand as a noun refers to an adult, not a child.

big; tall; very large (emphasizing size or degree)
Used to describe size, height, or to emphasize largeness.
grown up, mature
Refers to a person or animal that has reached adulthood or maturity.
important, outstanding, noble, grand
Used to describe status, quality, or large scale.
greater (including the surrounding area)
Often used in geographical or administrative contexts.

La nouvelle table est trop grande pour cette petite cuisine.
The new table is too big for this small kitchen.
Depuis quelques mois, sa fille est assez grande pour prendre le bus seule.
For the past few months, her daughter has been grown-up enough to take the bus alone.
Elle rêve de jouer un jour un rôle dans une grande œuvre théâtrale.
She dreams of one day playing a role in a great theatrical work.
La grande région lyonnaise attire de nombreuses entreprises étrangères.
The greater Lyon area attracts many foreign companies.

un grand maison
une grande maison
The adjective grand must agree in gender with the noun it modifies; use grande for feminine nouns.
grand homme (指身材高大的人)
grand homme (指伟人)
The phrase grand homme usually means a great man (important person), not just a tall man; misuse can cause confusion.

big; tall; very large (emphasizing size or degree)
Used to describe size, height, or to emphasize largeness.
grown up, mature
Refers to a person or animal that has reached adulthood or maturity.
important, outstanding, noble, grand
Used to describe status, quality, or large scale.
greater (including the surrounding area)
Often used in geographical or administrative contexts.

Les grands immeubles de ce quartier cachent presque entièrement le soleil.
The tall buildings in this neighborhood almost completely block out the sun.
Les garçons sont maintenant grands et peuvent rentrer seuls de l'école.
The boys are grown up now and can walk home from school by themselves.
De grands artistes ont contribué à la réputation de cette ville.
Many outstanding artists have contributed to this city's reputation.
Dans les grands territoires métropolitains, la ville-centre et les communes voisines sont gérées ensemble.
In greater metropolitan areas, the central city and neighboring municipalities are managed together.

big; tall; very large (emphasizing size or degree)
Used to describe size, height, or to emphasize largeness.
grown up, mature
Refers to a person or animal that has reached adulthood or maturity.
important, outstanding, noble, grand
Used to describe status, quality, or large scale.
greater (including the surrounding area)
Often used in geographical or administrative contexts.

Les grandes fenêtres de la salle laissent entrer beaucoup de lumière.
The room's large windows let in a lot of light.
Mes filles sont maintenant assez grandes pour gérer seules leurs démarches administratives.
My daughters are now grown up enough to handle their administrative affairs on their own.
De grandes artistes ont participé à cette exposition internationale.
Outstanding female artists took part in this international exhibition.
Les grandes agglomérations de la région comprennent plusieurs communes voisines.
The region's greater urban areas include several neighboring municipalities.