/ɡʁo/
Translation
big, fat, large
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
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.
C' , .
It is a big risk, we need to think carefully.
J' aujourd'hui.
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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