French translation of whopper is 
whopper

Meaning of "whopper" in English

The term "whopper" in English colloquially refers to something extraordinarily large or significant. It is often used to describe a large lie ("He told a whopper about catching the biggest fish") or an oversized item ("They served us a whopper of a burger"). In either context, it emphasizes exaggeration or enormity. Originating from the late 19th century, its usage spans both informal conversation and humorous contexts, making it a versatile term in the English language.

Meaning of "whopper" in French

In French, "whopper" can also describe something very large or impressive, much like its English counterpart. However, it's more common to see the term used in the commercial context, particularly related to a well-known burger chain where it denotes a large burger. Outside of this context, French speakers might use words like "énorme mensonge" for a big lie or "gros" for size to capture the same meaning. The adoption of "whopper" is primarily commercial and less colloquially embraced than in English.

Pronunciation of "whopper" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈwɑː.pər/

Pronunciation Variations: While the standard pronunciation is /ˈwɑː.pər/, some regional accents might alter the second syllable to more of an "ur" sound, particularly in American English. Variations are minimal, with slight differences in the vowel sounds depending on the speaker's accent.

Pronunciation of "whopper" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /wɔpɛʁ/

Pronunciation Variations: In French, pronunciation might slightly vary, especially in regions with stronger local accents. However, since "whopper" is not a native French word, it's often pronounced closely to its English counterpart, with only slight modifications to fit French phonetics.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. He told such a whopper that nobody believed him.
   (Il a raconté un tel mensonge que personne ne l'a cru.)

2. The restaurant served a whopper of a burger.
   (Le restaurant a servi un énorme hamburger.)

3. That was the biggest whopper I've ever seen!
   (C'était la plus grosse chose que j'aie jamais vue !)

4. She bought a whopper of a hat for the wedding.
   (Elle a acheté un énorme chapeau pour le mariage.)

5. His story was a complete whopper.
   (Son histoire était un mensonge total.)

6. The fish he caught was an absolute whopper.
   (Le poisson qu'il a attrapé était absolument énorme.)

7. They built a whopper of a snowman in the yard.
   (Ils ont construit un bonhomme de neige gigantesque dans le jardin.)

8. He has a reputation for telling whoppers.
   (Il a la réputation de raconter des mensonges.)

9. The cake she baked was a whopper!
   (Le gâteau qu'elle a fait était énorme !)

10. That storm was a real whopper.
    (Cette tempête était vraiment énorme.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "whopper" in English

Synonyms: giant, behemoth, jumbo, monster, colossus, leviathan, gargantuan, humdinger, mammoth, whopper.

Antonyms: miniature, tiny, minuscule, small, little, petite, modest, insignificant, unnoticeable, minor.

Similar Words: exaggeration, fabrication, tall tale, fib, enormity.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "whopper" in French

Synonyms: géant, énorme, gargantua, colosse, mastodonte, gigantesque, monstre, éléphantesque, monumental, surdimensionné.

Antonyms: minuscule, petit, dérisoire, infime, insignifiant, léger, menu, étroit, réduit, limité.

Similar Words: exagération, fabulation, mensonge, fable, énormité.

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