gros gars
The English phrase "big fella" can be translated into French as gros gars.
The phrase is used to describe a man who is large in physical size or build.
Which one should you use?
You can also use the informal term Gros Bonhomme to refer to a "big fella".
Did you know?
- The word gars emerged from the Early Medieval Latin garciō, which was once used specifically to describe a young servant or attendant.
- While gros gars describes size, the word gros can also mean 'wholesale' in a commercial context, such as when buying en gros.
- The term gars is frequently used in the plural les gars as a gender-neutral way to address a mixed group of friends, similar to 'guys' in English.
Examples in context
- Salut, ça va, Gros Bonhomme ?Hey, how are you doing, Big Fella?
- Ce gars-là, c'est vraiment une grosse bête !That guy is really a big fella!
- C'est un gros gars, mais il est gentil.He is a big fella, but he is kind.
- Regarde ce gros gars avec le sac.Look at that big fella with the bag.
- On aurait dit un gros gars de rugby.He looked like a big rugby fella.
Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are watching a sporting event.
- LéaQui est ce gros gars ?Who is that big fella?
- LucasC'est le nouveau défenseur.That's the new defender.
- LéaIl a l'air très fort.He looks very strong.
- LucasOui, c'est un vrai colosse.Yes, he's a real giant.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gars, gros, CC BY-SA 4.0.
