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poids

weight

noun PWAH Less Common
Numbers & Measures Measurements

Also means

burden, load (figurative)

Usage Note

Poids is always spelled with a final 'd' and 's' even in the singular, both silent. Poids lourd ('heavy goods vehicle') and poids plume ('featherweight') are fixed expressions. Poids net means 'net weight', with the 's' of poids and the 't' of net both silent.

Examples

"Quel est ton poids actuel ?"

Natural Translation

What is your current weight?

Literal Translation

What is your current weight

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