poids
French → English
(measurement) Weight: the heaviness of a person or object measured in kilograms or Newtons
Le boxeur doit surveiller son poids avant le combat officiel de demain.
(English) The boxer must watch his weight before tomorrow's official fight.
Cette grue peut soulever un poids de plusieurs tonnes sans difficulté.
(English) This crane can lift a weight of several tons without difficulty.
(influence) Significance / Burden: the importance or psychological pressure of something
Ses paroles ont beaucoup de poids lors des réunions du conseil municipal.
(English) His words carry a lot of weight during town council meetings.
Il se sent libéré d'un grand poids après avoir avoué sa faute.
(English) He feels freed from a great burden after confessing his fault.
Entry ID: fr:en:poids · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary