Grosse Pomme

French

Etymology

Calque of English Big Apple, of unknown origin.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɡʁos pɔm/
  • Audio (Paris, Grosse Pomme)(file)
  • Audio (Paris, la Grosse Pomme)(file)

Proper noun

la Grosse Pomme f

  1. (informal) Big Apple (nickname for New York City)
    Synonym: Big Apple
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