greatness

[US]/'greitnis/
[UK]/ˈɡretnɪs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. grandeur; énorme, noble, célèbre.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

achieving greatness

atteindre la grandeur

reaching greatness

atteindre la grandeur

potential for greatness

potentiel de grandeur

pursuit of greatness

quête de grandeur

inspiring greatness

inspirer la grandeur

recognizing greatness

reconnaître la grandeur

true greatness

véritable grandeur

attaining greatness

atteindre la grandeur

embracing greatness

embrasser la grandeur

Example Sentences

Elgar's greatness as a composer.

La grandeur d'Elgar en tant que compositeur.

greatness is dearly bought .

La grandeur est durement acquise.

between banality and greatness

entre banalité et grandeur

little is left to bear witness to the past greatness of the city.

Il reste peu de choses pour témoigner de la grandeur passée de la ville.

A man’s deed is the touchstone of his greatness or littleness.

L'acte d'un homme est le révélateur de sa grandeur ou de sa petitesse.

Her greatness lies in her deep understanding of human nature.

Sa grandeur réside dans sa profonde compréhension de la nature humaine.

This book tells you nothing about the true greatness of his paintings.

Ce livre ne vous apprend rien sur la véritable grandeur de ses peintures.

The only greatness in marriage lies in loves onliness,the mutual loyalty of the two hearts.

La seule grandeur du mariage réside dans l'unicité de l'amour, la loyauté mutuelle des deux cœurs.

Real-world Examples

Yet now few will be found to deny his greatness.

Il est vrai que peu seront prêts à nier sa grandeur aujourd'hui.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

The greatness of Charles Strickland was authentic.

La grandeur de Charles Strickland était authentique.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

Myth four, Lincoln was destined for greatness.

Le mythe numéro quatre, Lincoln était destiné à la grandeur.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

That little girl is destined for greatness.

Cette petite fille est destinée à la grandeur.

Source: Desperate Housewives Video Edition Season 6

Why don't they see my greatness? ”

Pourquoi ne voient-ils pas ma grandeur ? ”

Source: Tales of Imagination and Creativity

A. show the greatness of the Qin Dynasty.

A. Montrer la grandeur de la dynastie Qin.

Source: Specialist to Bachelor's Degree Reading Exam Questions

Like an angel, this is the greatness of our people.

Comme un ange, c'est la grandeur de notre peuple.

Source: Listen to beautiful stories and remember level six vocabulary.

Petrarch celebrated their greatness in conquering fortune and rising to the top.

Pétrarque célébra leur grandeur en conquérant la fortune et en montant au sommet.

Source: Past exam questions of new reading types in the postgraduate entrance examination.

Oh, now I feel my topmost greatness lies in my top-most grief.

Oh, maintenant je sens que mon plus grand sommet de grandeur réside dans mon plus grand chagrin.

Source: Moby-Dick

Hope something in today's show helps you chase your greatness as well.

J'espère que quelque chose dans l'émission d'aujourd'hui vous aidera à poursuivre votre grandeur également.

Source: CNN 10 Student English May 2023 Compilation

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