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weight

/weɪt/

weightnoun

weights

Translations

poids

The weight of the package was too heavy for me to carry alone.

Le poids du colis était trop lourd pour que je puisse le porter seul.

Additional translations

poidsSens figuré.

haltèreAu sens d’objet d’exercice en salle de sport.

Definitions

The amount that something weighs, often measured in units such as pounds or kilograms.

The weight of the package was too heavy for me to carry alone.

A heavy object used for exercise or to add mass to something.

She lifted weights at the gym to build muscle strength.

A measure of the force of gravity on an object, often used in physics.

The weight of an object can vary depending on the gravitational pull of the planet it is on.

A burden or responsibility that is difficult to bear.

The weight of his responsibilities at work was overwhelming.

A factor or consideration that is given importance or influence in a decision or situation.

The weight of public opinion influenced the politician's decision.

Synonyms

weightverb

weighted

Past Simple

weighted

Past Participle

weighting

Gerund

/weɪt/

Translations

alourdirAu sens de charger ou accabler.

He felt weighted by the expectations of his family.

Il se sentait alourdi par les attentes de sa famille.

lester

The fisherman weighted the line to ensure it sank quickly.

Le pêcheur a lesté la ligne pour qu’elle coule rapidement.

pondérerEn contexte statistique ou mathématique.

The teacher weighted the final exam more heavily than the quizzes.

L’enseignant a pondéré l’examen final davantage que les quiz.

Definitions

To attach a weight to something in order to make it heavier or to balance it.

The fisherman weighted the line to ensure it sank quickly.

To assign a value or importance to something, often in a statistical or mathematical context.

The teacher weighted the final exam more heavily than the quizzes.

To burden or oppress with a heavy load or responsibility.

He felt weighted by the expectations of his family.

Synonyms

weightadjective

Attributive use (e.g., "weight training", "weight loss").

Translations

pondéralSurtout dans le domaine du corps et de la santé.

She discussed her weight concerns with her doctor.

Elle a discuté de ses problèmes pondéraux avec son médecin.

Definitions

Relating to or involving weight, especially the use, loss, or measurement of body weight.

He started a strict weight training routine.

Synonyms