A grans trets
Example: A grans trets, el projecte sembla viable i ben planificat.
Definition
"A grans trets" is a Catalan expression meaning 'in broad terms' or 'roughly speaking.' It is used to summarize or describe the main points of a topic without going into detailed specifics, as in the phrase, 'A grans trets, the project seems viable and well planned.'
Translations
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Broadly speaking -
A grandes rasgos -
In grote lijnen -
Dans les grandes lignes -
Grob gesagt
Etymology
The expression "A grans trets" comes from Catalan, where 'grans' means 'large' or 'great,' and 'trets' can mean 'features' or 'strokes.' Originally, it conveyed the idea of outlining something with broad or large strokes, similar to a rough sketch, highlighting the main aspects without fine details.
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