Usage Note
Énorme is invariable in form — the same spelling is used for masculine and feminine nouns. Colloquially it functions as an intensifier of admiration: c'est énorme ! ('that's massive!' / 'that's brilliant!'). The adverb énormément is a common substitute for beaucoup in spoken French.
Examples
"Il a fait un effort énorme."
Natural Translation
He made an enormous effort.
Literal Translation
He has made an effort enormous
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