great
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. super
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
The concert was great. You should have come with us.Le concert était super. Tu aurais dû venir avec nous.
b. génial
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
It would be great to see each other more often.Ce serait génial de se voir plus souvent.
a. doué pour
Eddy is great at board games. He always wins.Eddy est doué pour les jeux de société. Il gagne toujours.
a. grand
This semester, we'll discuss some of the greatest Renaissance paintings.Ce semestre, nous aborderons quelques-uns des plus grands tableaux de la Renaissance.
a. grand
A great creature emerged from the dark lagoon.Une grande créature émergea de la sombre lagune.
a. grand
My niece held the baby with great care.Ma nièce tenait le bébé avec un grand soin.
b. beaucoup de (adverb)
The pilot had great difficulty landing the plane in the storm.Le pilote a eu beaucoup de difficulté à faire atterrir l’avion dans la tempête.
a. grand
The great majority of spectators left the game before it was over.La grande majorité des spectateurs ont quitté le match avant la fin.
b. nombreux
The country's capital always attracts great crowds in the summer.La capitale du pays attire toujours des foules nombreuses en été.
a. grand
This evening's reception will be held in the great hall.La réception de ce soir aura lieu dans la grande salle.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. très bien
The celebration was a success. Everything went great!La fête a été un succès. Tout s’est très bien passé !
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Allez !).
interjection
a. super
I don't have work tomorrow. - Great! We can have lunch at our favorite restaurant.Je ne travaille pas demain. - Super ! On pourra déjeuner dans notre restaurant préféré.
b. génial
I can help you with the chores. - Great!Je peux t'aider avec les tâches ménagères. - Génial !
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