Grand, adj : great; big, large; “tall” when describing a person’s physical appearance.

The French word « grand » looks exactly like the English word “grand.” The problem is that the word “grand” can have a different meaning in English than it does in French.

In English, “grand” can mean “splendid” or “fancy” and also it can refer to something “large or imposing.”

In French, « grand » generally means “great” or “big or large,” but also a “tall” person.

Un grand écrivain
A great writer.

Les parents voulaient une maison avec un grand jardin pour leurs enfants.
The parents wanted a house with a big yard for their children.

Mes parents sont assez petits mais mon frère est grand.
My parents are quite short, but my brother is tall.