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Vocabulaire pour l'IELTS General (Score 8-9) - Taille et Échelle

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à la taille et à l'échelle qui sont nécessaires pour l'examen IELTS General Training.

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (8-9)
thundering
thundering
[Adjectif]

having an enormous or colossal size

tonitruant, gigantesque

tonitruant, gigantesque

Ex: As the explorers approached the entrance, the thundering cave impressed them with its colossal dimensions. 
immense
immense
[Adjectif]

extremely large or vast in physical size

immense

immense

Ex: The Grand Canyon's immense size and breathtaking beauty attract millions of visitors each year. 
gargantuan
gargantuan
[Adjectif]

having an immense size

gargantuesque

gargantuesque

Ex: The construction project aimed to build a gargantuan skyscraper that would dominate the city skyline. 
jumbo
jumbo
[Adjectif]

extremely large in size

géant, énorme

géant, énorme

Ex: The family ordered a jumbo pizza to satisfy their hunger, featuring an oversized crust and generous toppings. 
whopping
whopping
[Adjectif]

very impressive, especially in amount or degree

énorme, impressionnant

énorme, impressionnant

Ex: The whopping prize money drew competitors from all over the world to the prestigious tournament. 
humongous
humongous
[Adjectif]

extremely large in size

énorme, gigantesque

énorme, gigantesque

Ex: The explorer marveled at the humongous icebergs that floated majestically in the Arctic Ocean. 
brobdingnagian
brobdingnagian
[Adjectif]

extremely large

gigantesque, colossal

gigantesque, colossal

Ex: The chef presented a brobdingnagian cake at the center of the banquet hall, impressing everyone with its grandeur. 
ginormous
ginormous
[Adjectif]

extremely large in size

gigantesque, énorme

gigantesque, énorme

Ex: The ginormous pumpkin at the county fair broke records for its size, drawing crowds of amazed spectators. 
colossal
colossal
[Adjectif]

extremely large in size or scale

colossal, gigantesque

colossal, gigantesque

Ex: The ancient ruins revealed the remains of a colossal structure that once stood as a testament to architectural marvels. 
thumping
thumping
[Adjectif]

having significant or impressive size and scale

retentissant, écrasant

retentissant, écrasant

Ex: The company celebrated a thumping success with the launch of its groundbreaking product, gaining widespread acclaim. 
walloping
walloping
[Adjectif]

extremely large, powerful, or impressive in size or impact

énorme, impressionnant

énorme, impressionnant

Ex: The company reported a walloping increase in profits, exceeding all expectations for the quarter. 
infinitesimal
infinitesimal
[Adjectif]

extremely small, almost to the point of being unnoticeable

infinitésimal

infinitésimal

Ex: The infinitesimal crack in the glass was barely visible to the naked eye. 
titchy
titchy
[Adjectif]

extremely tiny

minuscule, tout petit

minuscule, tout petit

Ex: The titchy kitten struggled to climb up the tall couch. 
shrimpy
shrimpy
[Adjectif]

small in size or stature

minuscule, petit

minuscule, petit

Ex: The backpacker carried a shrimpy tent that was perfect for solo camping trips. 
homuncular
homuncular
[Adjectif]

resembling or related to a small, artificially created human or humanoid figure, often used in a metaphorical sense

homunculeux, relatif à un homoncule

homunculeux, relatif à un homoncule

Ex: The scientist's experiment involved creating a homuncular model to study human development. 
vest-pocket
vest-pocket
[Adjectif]

small enough to fit in a vest pocket

de poche, qui tient dans la poche d'un gilet

de poche, qui tient dans la poche d'un gilet

Ex: He always carried a vest-pocket notebook to jot down his creative ideas whenever inspiration struck. 
wee
wee
[Adjectif]

(Scottish) very small in size

minuscule, tout petit

minuscule, tout petit

Ex: The toddler toddled around the garden, picking up wee flowers with tiny hands. 
midget
midget
[Adjectif]

extremely small or diminutive in size

minuscule, nain

minuscule, nain

Ex: The garden gnome collection included midget figurines, adding a whimsical touch to the backyard. 
to distend
to distend
[verbe]

to expand, swell, or stretch beyond the normal or usual size

se distendre

se distendre

Ex: After a large meal, his stomach began to distend, causing discomfort. 
magnification

the act or process of making something appear larger or more detailed

grossissement, agrandissement

grossissement, agrandissement

Ex: The telescope's powerful magnification allowed astronomers to observe distant galaxies with unprecedented clarity. 
stupendous
stupendous
[Adjectif]

extremely astonishing in extent or degree

prodigieux, prodigieuse, remarquable

prodigieux, prodigieuse, remarquable

Ex: The company faced stupendous debts, making it difficult to recover financially. 
prodigious
prodigious
[Adjectif]

impressively great in amount or degree

énorme, extraordinaire

énorme, extraordinaire

Ex: The earthquake caused a prodigious amount of damage to the city. 
ickle
ickle
[Adjectif]

very tiny in size

tout petit, minuscule

tout petit, minuscule

Ex: The ickle puppy snuggled into its bed, looking adorable and tiny. 
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