large
A specific size category for items such as clothing, coffee, or containers that is bigger than medium. It is commonly used when selecting from a range of standard sizes in shops and restaurants.
Exemples
3 sur 5I usually wear a large in this brand.
I usually wear a large size in this brand.
The store assistant confirmed that a large was available in the back.
The store assistant confirmed that a large size was available in the back.
Get me a large, I am really thirsty.
Get me a large drink, I am really thirsty.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the 'L' on a clothing tag standing for 'Large' and 'Long'.
Quiz rapide
I am very hungry, so I will order a ___ pizza.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : large
Exemples
I usually wear a large in this brand.
everydayI usually wear a large size in this brand.
The store assistant confirmed that a large was available in the back.
formalThe store assistant confirmed that a large size was available in the back.
Get me a large, I am really thirsty.
informalGet me a large drink, I am really thirsty.
Data was collected for each size category, specifically focusing on the large.
academicData was collected for each size category, specifically focusing on the large size.
Our inventory shows we are currently out of the large.
businessOur inventory shows we are currently out of the large size.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
at large
as a whole or free from capture
by and large
on the whole or generally
living large
living a wealthy or successful lifestyle
Souvent confondu avec
'Big' is usually an adjective describing size, while 'large' can be used as a noun for a specific size category.
'Great' usually refers to quality or importance, whereas 'large' refers to physical dimensions or size categories.
Notes d'usage
Use 'large' as a noun when you are choosing from fixed sizes like Small, Medium, and Large. It is very common in clothing stores and fast-food restaurants.
Erreurs courantes
Avoid saying 'I want a big' when ordering a drink; 'a large' is the correct way to refer to the size category.
Astuce mémo
Think of the 'L' on a clothing tag standing for 'Large' and 'Long'.
Origine du mot
From the Latin word 'largus', meaning abundant or giving freely.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In the United States, a 'large' drink or meal is often much bigger than a 'large' in Europe or Asia.
Quiz rapide
I am very hungry, so I will order a ___ pizza.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : large
Grammaire lie
Expressions liées
Vocabulaire associé
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sizeSize describes how big or small an object, person, or space...
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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