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méga

mega

adjective may-GA Rare

Origin: Greek 'megas' (great)

Also means

huge

Usage Note

Méga is used informally as an intensifying prefix or standalone adjective meaning 'huge' or 'awesome'. Unlike its technical use in units (megabyte), the colloquial méga is invariable and placed before adjectives (méga cool) or nouns (une méga fête). It is characteristic of informal youth French.

Examples

"C'était une méga fête hier soir."

Natural Translation

It was a massive party last night.

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