Énorme
Example: Le bâtiment a une énorme influence sur le paysage urbain.
Definition
"Énorme" describes something extremely large in size, quantity, or degree. For example, "Le bâtiment a une énorme influence sur le paysage urbain" means the building has a huge influence on the urban landscape, emphasizing its significant impact or scale.
Etymology
The word "énorme" comes from the Latin "enormis," meaning 'irregular' or 'unnatural,' which itself derives from "e-" (out of) and "norma" (rule or pattern). Did you know that "énorme" originally described something that defied normal rules or proportions, highlighting its extraordinary size or effect?
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"Énorme" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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