grand bain
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le grand bain
A noun phrase is a group of words that acts like a noun in a sentence or phrase (e.g., un je ne sais quoi).
a. big pool
Je vais faire quelques longueurs dans le grand bain.I'm going to swim a few laps in the big pool.
a. deep end
Yann a plongé dans le grand bain sans hésitation.Yann jumped into the deep end without hesitation.
3. (figurative) (new and intimidating situation)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. deep end (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Aussitôt qu'il a quitté l'université, mon fils a sauté dans le grand bain en acceptant un poste à responsabilités.As soon as he left university, my son jumped into the deep end by accepting a position with responsibilities.
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