grand
big, tall, great
Beginner Adjective Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ɡʁɑ̃/
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Cultural Note
'Grand' is one of the adjectives that goes BEFORE the noun in French (most adjectives come after). It can mean tall (for people), big (for things), or great (figuratively): 'un grand homme' (a great man) vs. 'un homme grand' (a tall man).
📝 Example Sentences
Il est très grand.
He is very tall.
C'est une grande maison.
It's a big house.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | grande |
| masculine | grand |
| feminine_plural | grandes |
| masculine_plural | grands |