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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
a. wide
J’ai besoin d’une bande de tissu longue de deux mètres et large d’un mètre.I need a fabric strip two meters long and one meter wide.
a. wide
C’est agréable de se promener dans des rues aussi larges.It's nice to walk along such wide streets.
b. broad
Depuis qu’elle a commencé la natation, Léna a les épaules plus larges.Since she started swimming, Léna's shoulders have become broader.
d. baggy (for clothes)
Je préfère les vêtements larges. C’est plus confortable.I prefer baggy clothes. They're more comfortable.
3. (figurative) (vast)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
b. broad
Le projet de réforme a suscité une large mobilisation sociale.The reform project prompted a broad social mobilization.
4. (figurative) (tolerant)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
a. wide (adjective)
La table fait 60 centimètres de large. Elle ne rentrera pas.The table is 60 centimeters wide. It won't fit.
6. (geography)
a. open sea
Le large ne me fait pas peur. J’ai souvent pris le bateau.I'm not afraid of the open sea. I've often been on a boat.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
7. (too much)
a. big
Il vaut mieux prévoir large pour être sûr de ne manquer de rien.It's best to think big to make sure you don't run out of anything.
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