/ɡʁo/

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Translation

big, fat, large

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Word origin

From Late Latin grossus ('thick, coarse, bulky'). English 'gross' and 'grocer' share this root.

Origin
Latin
Root
grossus
English cognates
gross, grocer, engross

Grammar

Femininegrosse
Fem pluralgrosses

Examples

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He has a big problem to sort out before the end of the month.

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This big cat sleeps all day on the sofa.

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It is a big risk, we need to think carefully.

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I have a big problem with my car today.

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The black cat is getting a bit too fat.

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 9: gros, amour, partie and 7 more words.