A1 Expression Neutral

C'est grand.

It's big. It's large.

Meaning

Describing something of considerable size.

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Cultural Background

French people often use 'grand' to describe the prestige of a place. In Quebec, 'grand' is used similarly, but you might hear 'gros' used more frequently for emphasis.

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Gender Agreement

Remember: 'C'est' keeps the adjective masculine!

Meaning

Describing something of considerable size.

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Gender Agreement

Remember: 'C'est' keeps the adjective masculine!

Test Yourself

Select the correct form.

La maison est ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: grande

Since 'maison' is feminine, the adjective must be feminine.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Select the correct form. Choose A1

La maison est ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: grande

Since 'maison' is feminine, the adjective must be feminine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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No, use 'Il est grand' for height.

Related Phrases

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C'est petit

contrast

It is small

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