French translation of tall is 
tall

Meaning of "tall" in English

The word "tall" in English is primarily used to describe something or someone of greater than average height. It can refer to both physical stature, such as a tall building or a tall person, and in some contexts can be metaphorically used to describe something that is imposing or significant in size or presence. "Tall" is often used in comparative and superlative forms, such as "taller" and "tallest," to differentiate between the heights of individuals or objects. This term is widely utilized in everyday conversation to depict various scopes of height or size.

Meaning of "tall" in French

In French, "tall" is typically translated to "grand" when referring to a person's height, or "haut" when describing objects. The word conveys similar meanings to its English counterpart, describing someone or something that has considerable vertical extension. "Grand" is commonly used to express height in human measurements, while "haut" might describe things like buildings or mountains. The cultural context in France when referring to height can be similar to English-speaking countries, emphasizing stature and prominence.

Pronunciation of "tall" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /tɔːl/

The word "tall" is pronounced with a long "o" sound followed by the "l" sound. In American English, the pronunciation remains largely the same across regions. However, some British accents may pronounce it with a more clipped "a" sound, making slight variations in how the word is expressed.

Pronunciation of "tall" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /tɑl/ for "tall" as used stylistically; /ɡʁɑ̃/ for "grand".

In French, when "tall" is rendered as "grand" to describe height, it is pronounced as /ɡʁɑ̃/. The pronunciation can vary slightly depending on regional accents in France, with some dialects emphasizing different phonetic elements. However, the standard Parisian French pronunciation serves as the most common reference.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The tall man walked into the room. (L'homme grand est entré dans la pièce.)
2. She lives in a tall apartment building. (Elle vit dans un immeuble haut.)
3. Tall trees lined the pathway. (De grands arbres bordaient le chemin.)
4. He dreams of becoming a tall basketball player. (Il rêve de devenir un grand joueur de basket.)
5. The tall glass on the table was full of juice. (Le verre haut sur la table était rempli de jus.)
6. Her brother is taller than most of his classmates. (Son frère est plus grand que la plupart de ses camarades de classe.)
7. They visited a city with tall skyscrapers. (Ils ont visité une ville avec de hauts gratte-ciels.)
8. The giraffe is one of the tallest animals. (La girafe est l'un des animaux les plus grands.)
9. She wore tall boots in the winter. (Elle portait de hautes bottes en hiver.)
10. The actor is tall with a commanding presence. (L'acteur est grand avec une présence imposante.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "tall" in English

Synonyms: lofty, towering, elevated, high, grand, gigantic, huge, immense, imposing, soaring.

Antonyms: short, low, small, little, tiny, dwarfed, stunted, compact, miniature, petite.

Similar Words: slender, lanky, elongated, extended, upright, vertical, statuesque, narrow, thin, widespread.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "tall" in French

Synonyms: grand, haut, élevé, majestueux, immense, gigantesque, imposant, colossal, étendu, vertical.

Antonyms: petit, bas, court, minuscule, rabourgi, compact, limité, confiné, resserré, restreint.

Similar Words: élancé, allongé, étiré, redressé, étroit, mince, svelte, fin, longiligne, délié.

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