What does nombreux in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word nombreux in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use nombreux in French.

The word nombreux in French means plentiful, abundant, numerous, many, large, big, more and more, be a lot of them, be lots of them, many of + [noun/pronoun] do, not be many , be few of, a lot more, All welcome!, come in numbers, come in droves. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word nombreux

plentiful, abundant

adjectif (en nombre)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Je vais corriger toutes les erreurs dans ce texte et cela va être long parce qu'elles sont nombreuses ! // Les champignons sont nombreux cette année.
I'm going to correct all the errors in this text and it will take a long time because there are a lot of them!

numerous, many

adjectif (beaucoup)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Il y a de nombreux points à vérifier avant la réunion. De nombreuses personnes sont venues à l'inauguration.
Several people came to the opening.

large, big

adjectif (avec beaucoup d'éléments)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Une foule nombreuse se pressait pour apercevoir la star.
A large crowd was rushing to catch a glimpse of the star.

more and more

locution adverbiale (toujours plus nombreux)

Les touristes sont de plus en plus nombreux à louer des logements à des particuliers.

be a lot of them, be lots of them

(avoir beaucoup de [qch])

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Dans ce jeu, il faut éviter les pièges et attention, car ils sont nombreux !
In this game, you have to avoid the traps, so be careful; there are a lot of them!

many of + [noun/pronoun] do

locution verbale (être plusieurs à faire [qch])

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Nous sommes nombreux à penser que Paul n'aura pas son permis de conduire.
A lot of us think Paul won't pass his driving test.

not be many , be few of

locution verbale (être présent en petit nombre) (impersonal subject: there)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

a lot more

locution adjectivale (en nombre plus important)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Les cas de gastro sont toujours plus nombreux à cette époque de l'année.
There are always more cases of stomach bugs at this time of year.

All welcome!

interjection (invitation)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
Samedi 13 juin : grande soirée de gala au profit des sans-abri. Venez nombreux !

come in numbers, come in droves

locution verbale (venir à beaucoup de monde)

Les fans sont venus nombreux au concert de la star.

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