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    D'épaisseur (en. Thick)

    /de.pɛ.sœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The distance between the two surfaces of an object.
    The thickness of this book is 3 centimeters.
    L'épaisseur de ce livre est de 3 centimètres.
    The quality of being thick.
    The walls of this house have a good thickness for insulation.
    Les murs de cette maison ont une bonne épaisseur pour l'isolation.
    A dimension that characterizes the width of a material.
    It is necessary to measure the thickness of the glass to replace it.
    Il faut mesurer l'épaisseur du verre pour le remplacer.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'spissitudo', meaning density or thickness.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Thickness of the air
    Quality of the air in relation to density.
    épaisseur de l'air
    Thickness of the skin
    Ability to withstand criticism or challenges.
    épaisseur de la peau
    Thickness of the layer
    Dimension of a layer of material.
    épaisseur de la couche

    Related Words

    To thicken
    To make thicker.
    épaissir
    Thickening
    Process of becoming thicker.
    épaississement
    Thick
    That has great thickness.
    épais

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person with a complicated behavior.
    He is a bit thick; he never understands jokes.
    Il est un peu d'épaisseur, il ne comprend jamais les blagues.
    Refers to a confusing or difficult situation.
    It's not smart; we're in a thick situation here.
    C'est pas malin, on est dans une épaisseur là.