French Conversation · Level 42
75 words
French word
volumineux
Pronunciation
IPA/volyminø/
Meaning
- adjectivebulky
Example
Ce manteau est volumineux.
This coat is bulky.
More examples
Le colis est volumineux et prend beaucoup de place.
The package is bulky and takes up a lot of space.
Core concept
A puffy winter coat filling a narrow cupboard even when it is not heavy.
Common phrases
sac volumineux
bulky bag
colis volumineux
bulky package
Similar words
encombrant: Occupying substantial space and likely to get in the way during handling.
lourd: Of substantial weight and difficult to lift or transport.
épais: Thick and not thin.
gros: Appearing large in size.
Definition in French
Qui prend beaucoup de place à cause de son volume, sans impliquer nécessairement qu'il soit lourd.
Word origin
French volumineux comes from Latin voluminosus, a derivative of volumen that is related to French volume.
Usage tips
- As an adjective, volumineux agrees with the noun and usually follows it, as in un manteau volumineux and des bagages volumineux.