No. 2,287 in French
larges
Wide or broad.
In a sentence
Les fenêtres de la salle sont larges, ce qui permet une grande luminosité.
The windows of the room are large, which allows for great brightness.
In this context, 'larges' describes the width dimension of the windows, emphasizing their spacious character in terms of horizontal area.
Il est important d'avoir des vues larges sur les questions complexes, pour mieux comprendre leurs implications.
It is important to have broad views on complex issues to better understand their implications.
Here, 'larges' is used metaphorically to signify openness or breadth in perspectives or conceptual understanding.
Les routes larges offrent plus de sécurité pour les véhicules qu'elles accueillent.
Wide roads offer more safety for the vehicles they accommodate.
In this instance, 'larges' describes the physical characteristic of the roads, referring to their ample width that provides additional space for cars.
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