grand front
The English phrase "big forehead" is translated into French as grand front.
This phrase is used to describe a forehead that is larger than average in size.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because front is a masculine noun, you use the masculine indefinite article un to say "a big forehead" (un grand front).
Did you know?
- The expression faire front means to face a difficulty or resist an attack, rather than referring to the physical forehead.
- In older French literature, a grand front was often described as a sign of nobility or high intelligence.
- The word front in French is a linguistic 'false friend' that can also mean the 'front line' of a battlefield or a weather system.
Examples in context
- Son visage est harmonieux, mais il a un grand front.His face is balanced, but he has a big forehead.
- Elle a un front large qui lui donne une allure sérieuse.She has a big forehead that gives her a serious look.
- Il a un grand front.He has a big forehead.
- Elle se moque de son grand front.She is making fun of her big forehead.
Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are discussing a new haircut.
- NathanEst-ce que cette coupe cache mon grand front ?Does this haircut hide my big forehead?
- LéaOui, ça arrange beaucoup ton visage, Nathan.Yes, it improves your face a lot, Nathan.
- NathanMerci, je suis content du résultat.Thanks, I am happy with the result.
- LéaC'est vrai que ça te va très bien.It's true that it suits you very well.
