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How do you say "big" in French?
grand
In French, "big" is grand.
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Pronunciation
Rhymes with 'mohn'. The 'd' is silent, so it's just 'grahn' with a nasal 'ohn' sound at the end.
Grammar notes
Masculine form is grand, feminine is grande. Before a masculine noun starting with a vowel or h, it becomes 'un grand ami'. Plural adds 's'.
Example sentence
Il a une grande maison.
He has a big house.
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How to remember grand
Grand means both big and tall. Think of someone standing very grand and tall to remember it relates to size and height.
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Questions about grand
How do you say "big" in French?
In French, "big" is grand. It is a noun.
How is grand written in French?
grand is written using the standard French script.
How is grand used in a sentence?
Use grand as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il a une grande maison. (He has a big house.).
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