Géantadjectivecommon nounproper nounSyllable DecompositionGéantEtymologyexpandfrom Ancient Greek γίγας gígas.Definitions1. In Greek mythology, each of the six sons of Uranus and Gaia who, after helping Zeus defeat the Titans, attempted to dethrone him by scaling Olympus, and whom Zeus struck with lightning on the way and confined to the Underworld.mythologieexpand2. In Norse mythology, a humanoid or animal creature of impressive size, as well as divine strength or powers, both predecessor, parent, and enemy of the gods.mythologieexpandHyponymscyclopeHécatonchiresTranslationsenglish:GiantSee alsogéante (adj.) géant (adj.) géantes (adj.) géantes (cn.) géants (adj.) géants (cn.) Géants (pn.)