larger-than-life

larger-than-life
An adjective phrase is a group of words used to describe a noun (e.g., rouge foncé).
adjective phrase
a. hors du commun
The actor had a larger-than-life personality on stage.L'acteur avait une personnalité hors du commun sur scène.
b. plus vrai que nature
The writer created a larger-than-life character.L'écrivain a créé un personnage plus vrai que nature.
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