French Phrase

C'est un gros événement communautaire.

/sɛ‿z‿œ̃ ɡʁo evɛnmɑ̃ kɔ̃mynaʁ/

Meaning"It's a big community event."

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Meaning

This sentence states that something is a large community event. It emphasizes the scale (gros) and the communal nature (communautaire) of the gathering.

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When to use

Use this phrase when describing festivals, fairs, charity drives, or any sizable gathering organized by a community. It works both in casual conversation and in more formal announcements.

✦Grammar Breakdown

C'estungrosévénementcommunautaire

C'est

Contraction of "Ce est" meaning "It is"; used before nouns and adjectives.

un

Indefinite article for masculine singular nouns.

gros

Adjective meaning "big"; placed before the noun when emphasizing size.

événement

Masculine noun meaning "event".

communautaire

Adjective meaning "community"; commonly placed after the noun it modifies.

🗨In Conversation

C'est un gros événement communautaire, n'est-ce pas?

It's a big community event, isn't it?

Oui, tout le quartier y participe!

Yes, the whole neighborhood is taking part!

✕Common Mistakes

C'est un gros événement communautaire.
Using "gros" for events can sound too casual; "grand" is safer in formal contexts.
C'est un communautaire événement.
Placing "communautaire" before the noun is uncommon; it should follow the noun.
C'est un gros événements communautaires.
If the event is plural, use "des" instead of "un".

↔Alternatives

C'est un grand événement communautaire.
It's a great community event.
C'est un important rassemblement communautaire.
It's an important community gathering.
C'est un événement majeur pour la communauté.
It's a major event for the community.

Cultural Tip

In French, "gros" can sound informal or even slightly colloquial when describing events. For a more neutral tone, "grand" or "majeur" are preferred in written announcements. Also, adjectives like "communautaire" typically follow the noun, unlike many English adjectives that precede it.