What is 'large' called in English?

'large' in English is called "Broad". Broad refers to: S'étendant largement d'un côté à l'autre ; ayant une grande étendue d'un côté à l'autre.

How do you pronounce 'Broad' and 'large'?

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What is an example sentence for Broad in French?

English: "The river was very broad at this point." | French: "La rivière était très large à cet endroit."

adjective

English to French Dictionary

broad Meaning in French (broad signification en français)

large, marqué

large in English:broad

Phonetic:larg

Plural: broads

Gender:Masculin

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de broad en français est large, marqué. (S'étendant largement d'un côté à l'autre ; ayant une grande étendue d'un côté à l'autre.)

Definitions of Broad

1
adjective
large
Extending widely from side to side; having a large extent from one side to the other.
S'étendant largement d'un côté à l'autre ; ayant une grande étendue d'un côté à l'autre.
2
adjective
large
Covering a wide range of subjects or areas; general and not detailed.
Couvrant un large éventail de sujets ou de domaines ; général et non détaillé.
3
adjective
marqué
Clearly noticeable or unmistakable; not subtle.
Clairement perceptible ou indubitable ; pas subtil.

Example Sentences

casual

“The river was very broad at this point.”

La rivière était très large à cet endroit.

casual

“He has a broad knowledge of history.”

Il a une large connaissance de l'histoire.

casual

“She spoke with a broad accent.”

Elle parlait avec un accent marqué.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

vasteamplegénéral

In English:

wide extensive ample general comprehensive

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

étroitlimitéspécifique

In English:

narrow limited specific subtle

Inflected Word Forms

nounbroadness

adverbbroadly

comparativebroader

superlativebroadest

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

in broad daylightexpression

During the daytime, when it is easy to see.

broad shoulderscollocation

Wide shoulders, often implying strength or a capacity to bear burdens.

broad hintcollocation

A very obvious suggestion or clue.