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énorme

enormous, huge

adjective eh-NORM Less Common
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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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