grand mot

French

Etymology

Literally, “big word”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡʁɑ̃ mo/

Noun

grand mot m (plural grands mots)

1. strong word, strong term

   C’est un grand mot. ― That's putting it a bit strongly. That's overstating it. That's an overstatement.

   Tout de suite les grands mots ! ― this is overreacting, this is jumping to conclusions, this is a bit heavy

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with gros mot.