ample
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. wide
La chorégraphe a demandé aux danseurs de faire des mouvements plus amples.The choreographer asked the dancers to make wider movements.
b. loose (clothing)
Anne portait une robe ample qui flottait au vent.Anne wore a loose dress that fluttered in the wind.
c. full (clothing)
J'avais choisi une veste ample pour la soirée.I'd picked a full jacket for the party.
d. sweeping (gesture)
Avec des gestes amples, Germain a capté l’attention du public.With sweeping gestures, Germain captured the audience's attention.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(abundant)
a. extensive
Martine a une ample collection de timbres.Martine has an extensive collection of stamps.
b. ample
Cette entreprise dispose d'amples ressources financières.This company has ample financial resources.
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