French Expression · Intermediate
grand mot
strong word, strong term
Pronunciation: /ɡʁɑ̃ mo/
Meaning
strong word, strong term
Example
C'est un grand mot.
That's putting it a bit strongly. That's overstating it. That's an overstatement.
Practice tips
- Practice grand mot out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for intermediate-level learners.