great
The word 'grand' in French is equivalent to the English word 'great'. It can be used in similar contexts as English - to express something of large size, high quantity or superior quality. However, it is important to note that in French adjectives generally follow the noun they are describing, which is unlike English where adjectives precede the noun.
Paris is a big city.
Using 'grande' before 'ville' (city) in French describes the size of the city, as it does in English.
He dreams big.
In this phrase, 'grand' is used to express the size or extent of the dreams, same as in the English translation.
She is a great woman.
Using 'grande' before 'femme' (woman) in this sentence in French indicates the woman's greatness or significance.
He made a big mistake.
In this phrase, 'grande' is used to express the seriousness or magnitude of the mistake just like in the English translation.
My grandfather is very strong.
This sentence highlights the use of 'grand' before 'père' to signify 'grandfather' in French. Grand, in this context, does not literally mean 'big' or 'great' but represents the generational gap.
He has a big heart.
In French, 'grand' used before 'coeur' (heart) is interpreted as someone being generous or kind, similar to its English usage.
This is a great opportunity for us.
In this sentence, 'grande' (the feminine form of 'grand') is used in the context of magnitude or importance of chance (opportunity).
She is a lovely grandmother.
The term 'grand-mère' shows the use of 'grand' to signify a grandmother. It is a compound word, and does not literally translate to 'big mother'.
I have a big family.
The 'grande' used before 'famille' (family) in French is used in the same way as in English, to express the size of the family.
The Grand Canyon is impressive.
Here 'Grand' used as a proper noun (Grand Canyon), does not translate literally but denotes the specific name of this notable landmark.