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grosseur

size, bulk

noun groh-SUR Rare

Also means

lump, swelling (medical)

Usage Note

Grosseur can describe the sheer size or bulk of an object (la grosseur d'une pomme — the size of an apple) or a medical lump felt under the skin, making context important. It is derived from gros (big/fat). In a medical consultation, j'ai senti une grosseur signals finding a suspicious mass.

Examples

"La grosseur de la tumeur inquiétait le médecin."

Natural Translation

The size of the tumour worried the doctor.

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