heavy weight

language: fr

definitions

  1. A large or significant physical mass or an object that possesses a high degree of weight.
    fr: Poids lourd
  2. A weight class in combat sports, such as boxing or wrestling, for athletes who weigh a large amount.
    fr: Poids lourds
  3. A metaphorical burden or a person/thing of great influence and importance.
    fr: Poids important

examples

  1. The crane struggled to lift the heavy weight.

    La grue avait du mal à soulever le poids lourd.

  2. He is competing in the heavy weight division this year.

    Il concourt dans la catégorie des poids lourds cette année.

  3. The responsibility of leadership felt like a heavy weight on his shoulders.

    La responsabilité du leadership pesait lourdement sur ses épaules.