poids
le poids
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
1. (physics)
a. weight
J’ai trouvé une vieille balance en cuivre avec des poids au marché aux puces.I found an old brass scale with weights at the flea market.
3. (sports)
a. weight
J'aimerais pouvoir soulever des poids plus lourds, mais je dois encore prendre un peu de masse musculaire.I'd like to be able to lift heavier weights, but I still need to build a little more muscle mass.
b. shot (shot put)
En athlétisme, le poids est un objet sphérique qu’il faut lancer le plus loin possible.In track and field, the shot is a spherical object that must be thrown as far as possible.
c. -weight (suffix; boxing)
Les poids lourds et les poids légers ne peuvent pas s’affronter sur le ring. Le combat serait déséquilibré.Heavyweights and lightweights can't face off in the ring. The fight would be lopsided.
4. (figurative) (cause for concern)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. weight (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Le poids des responsabilités commençait à se lire sur le visage inquiet de Francis.The weight of his responsibilities was beginning to show on Francis’s worried face.
b. burden (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Le poids de mon secret a eu raison de notre amitié.The burden of my secret got the better of our friendship.
5. (figurative) (importance)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. weight (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
La parole de la présidente a plus de poids que la nôtre.The president's word carries more weight than ours.
b. influence
Léna a acquis un poids considérable sur les réseaux sociaux.Léna has gained significant influence on social media.
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