Also means
fullness, breadth
Usage Note
Ampleur often describes the sweep of a disaster, reform, or talent — 'l'ampleur des dégâts' (the scale of the damage) is a fixed phrase. The adjective ample shares the same root. In fashion it can also describe generous, flowing proportions of a garment.
Examples
"L'ampleur du problème nous a surpris."
Natural Translation
The scale of the problem surprised us.
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