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    Épaisseur (en. Thickness)

    /epɛsœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Distance measured between the two faces of an object.
    The thickness of the book is five centimeters.
    L'épaississeur du livre est de cinq centimètres.
    Quality of what is thick.
    This thickness of ice is dangerous.
    Cette épaisseur de glace est dangereuse.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'epassore', meaning 'to make thick'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Thickness of the layer
    Thickness of a coating, usually used in construction.
    épaisseur de la couche
    Thickness of the air
    Air quality, often related to pollution or humidity.
    épaisseur de l'air
    To the thickness of a finger
    A very precise measurement of thickness.
    à l'épaisseur du doigt

    Related Words

    Thick
    Having a great thickness.
    épais
    Thin
    Having little thickness.
    mince
    Fat
    Having a strong dimension.
    gros

    Slang Meanings

    Used to describe a person with a certain degree of bulk or weight.
    He let himself go, he gained a bit of weight.
    Il s'est laissé aller, il a pris un peu d'épaisseur.
    Can refer to a person who is a bit heavy in character or attitude.
    His humor has a certain thickness, sometimes it's hard to laugh.
    Son humour a une certaine épaisseur, parfois on a du mal à rire.