Also means
meter (instrument)
Usage Note
Mètre is the standard unit of length in the metric system, derived from Greek metron (measure). In French, the abbreviation is lowercase m. The word also refers to a ruler or tape measure (un mètre ruban). The compound kilomètre and centimètre are formed on the same base.
Examples
"La pièce mesure dix mètres de long."
Natural Translation
The room is ten metres long.
Literal Translation
The room measures ten metres in length.
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