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big (EN)
adjectif, adverbe

adjectif “big”

big, comp. bigger, sup. biggest
  1. grand
    The big truck struggled to fit under the low bridge.
  2. important
    Landing this job is a big opportunity for her career.
  3. fervent (avec beaucoup d'enthousiasme)
    He's a big supporter of the local football team.
  4. aîné (dans le contexte familial)
    This is my big brother.
  5. gros
    He's gotten bigger since I last saw him.
  6. bien doté (dans un contexte sexuel)
    She blushed when her friends joked about her new boyfriend being big in all the right places.
  7. musclé
    After months of training at the gym, Jake's arms had grown bigger, showing off his impressive biceps.
  8. mature (dans son comportement ou son attitude)
    When you forgave your brother despite his mistake, it was really big of you.
  9. populaire
    The superhero movie franchise is big in the US..
  10. puissant (dans un contexte économique ou d'influence)
    Critics argue that big pharma has too much control over our lives.

adverbe “big”

big (more/most)
  1. avec fanfaronnade
    She bragged big about her connections, yet she couldn't even get us into the club.
  2. beaucoup
    She smiled big when she saw the surprise party her friends had organized for her.
  3. ambitieusement
    To make it in Hollywood, you need to dream big and never give up.