immense
Describes something that is extremely large or vast in size, scale, or degree. It is often used to emphasize the extraordinary magnitude of both physical objects and abstract concepts like pressure, wealth, or talent.
Exemples
3 sur 5The amount of work I have to finish by tomorrow is immense.
The quantity of work I must complete is extremely large.
The candidate possesses immense experience in the field of international diplomacy.
The candidate has a very great amount of experience in diplomacy.
The party was an immense success; I haven't had that much fun in ages.
The social gathering was a huge success and very enjoyable.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the phrase 'In-Mense-urable' (immeasurable). If something is immense, it is so big it is hard to measure.
Quiz rapide
The construction of the Great Wall was an ______ project that took centuries to complete.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : immense
Exemples
The amount of work I have to finish by tomorrow is immense.
everydayThe quantity of work I must complete is extremely large.
The candidate possesses immense experience in the field of international diplomacy.
formalThe candidate has a very great amount of experience in diplomacy.
The party was an immense success; I haven't had that much fun in ages.
informalThe social gathering was a huge success and very enjoyable.
The data suggests that the tectonic shift resulted in an immense release of energy.
academicThe information shows the movement caused a massive energy discharge.
Our corporation faces immense competition from emerging tech startups in Asia.
businessOur company deals with very strong competition from new Asian tech firms.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
of immense importance
something that is extremely significant
immense satisfaction
a feeling of being very pleased with an achievement
immense relief
a very strong feeling of relaxation after anxiety
Souvent confondu avec
Imminent means about to happen soon, while immense refers to size or scale.
While similar, immense often implies something so big it is difficult to measure, whereas enormous is a general term for very large.
Notes d'usage
Immense is frequently used to describe abstract qualities such as 'potential' or 'pride' rather than just physical dimensions. It is a strong adjective, so it is rarely used with modifiers like 'very'.
Erreurs courantes
Learners sometimes use 'immense' as a verb or noun; it should only function as an adjective. Avoid saying 'very immense' because the word already implies an extreme degree.
Astuce mémo
Think of the phrase 'In-Mense-urable' (immeasurable). If something is immense, it is so big it is hard to measure.
Origine du mot
From the Latin 'immensus', which literally means 'unmeasured' or 'boundless' (in- 'not' + mensus 'measured').
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In English literature, the word is traditionally used to evoke the sublime nature of the ocean or the universe.
Quiz rapide
The construction of the Great Wall was an ______ project that took centuries to complete.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : immense
Grammaire lie
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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