Grammont (en. Grammont)
/ɡʁa.mɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A grammont is a measure of weight in printing.
The grammont of this paper is ideal for quality prints.
Le grammont de ce papier est idéal pour les impressions de qualité.
A grammont can also refer to a small size of paper.
She chose a grammont for her business cards.
Elle a choisi un grammont pour ses cartes de visite.
The grammont is often used by artists for delicate drawings.
He uses a grammont for his sketches to work with precision.
Il utilise un grammont pour ses esquisses afin de travailler avec précision.
Etymology
The word 'grammont' comes from the Latin 'gramma,' related to measurement and weight.
Common Phrases and Expressions
take a grammont
To use a small size of paper for a specific task.
prendre un grammont
work at the grammont
A precise printing job with a specific weight.
travail au grammont
Related Words
grammar
The science that studies the structure of languages and sentences.
grammaire
weight
Paper density measured in grams per square meter.
grammage
Slang Meanings
Sometimes used to refer to a short message or note.
Leave me a grammont to remind you of the event.
Laisse-moi un grammont pour te rappeler de l'événement.
Can refer to a small quantity of a substance.
He added a grammont of sugar to his coffee.
Il a ajouté un grammont de sucre dans son café.