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considérable

considerable, significant

adjective kon-see-deh-RABL Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Degree

Usage Note

Considérable is invariable in form for masculine and feminine (un effort considérable, une somme considérable). The adverb form considérablement ('considerably') is very common in formal writing. It signals a notably large degree rather than mere 'large' size.

Examples

"Il a fait des progrès considérables cette année."

Natural Translation

He has made considerable progress this year.

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