big man

language: fr

definitions

  1. A man of considerable physical size, height, or build.
    fr: Homme de grande taille
  2. An important, powerful, or influential person; often used to denote someone with high social or professional standing.
    fr: Personne importante
  3. In anthropology, a traditional leader in certain tribal societies, particularly in Melanesia, who gains political influence and status through personal achievements, wealth accumulation, and generous gift-giving rather than formal hereditary office.
    fr: Chef de tribu
  4. Used humorously or sarcastically to describe someone who acts self-important, domineering, or overly authoritative, often in a trivial context.
    fr: Frimeur

examples

  1. The big man easily reached the top shelf without needing a step stool.

    Le grand homme a facilement atteint l'étagère du haut sans avoir besoin d'un escabeau.

  2. After his promotion, he started acting like a big man around the office.

    Après sa promotion, il a commencé à se comporter comme un grand personnage au bureau.

  3. Anthropologists study how the big man builds alliances by distributing livestock during ceremonial feasts.

    Les anthropologues étudient comment le « big man » tisse des alliances en distribuant du bétail lors de banquets cérémoniels.

  4. Don't act like such a big man just because you know how to change a tire.

    Ne joue pas les grands chefs juste parce que tu sais changer un pneu.