French word

énorme

Pronunciation

IPA/enɔʁm/

Meaning

  • adjectivehuge

Example

C'est énorme !

It's huge!

Illustration for énorme (huge)

More examples

Le concert a été un énorme succès.

The concert was a huge success.

Core concept

An ordinary scale overwhelmed by something exceptionally large or strong.

Common phrases

  • un énorme succès

    a huge success

  • une énorme maison

    a huge house

  • une énorme quantité

    a huge quantity

Similar words

grand: Clearly larger than what is usual in size or scale.
immense: So large in extent or scale that its limits are difficult to perceive.
colossal: Extremely large in a way that strongly emphasizes its impressive scale.
vaste: Covering a broad area or extending across a wide range.

Definition in French

Très grand ou important par la taille, la quantité ou l'intensité, et souvent employé pour marquer une forte impression.

Word origin

The French adjective énorme is inherited from Latin enormis, formed around the idea of exceeding a standard or measure.

Usage tips

  • In C'est énorme !, énorme can express strong approval, surprise, or irony rather than literal size.

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