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    L'épaisseur (en. The thickness)

    /lepɛsœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Dimension of an object that measures from front to back or from side to side.
    The thickness of the book is five centimeters.
    L'épaisseur du livre est de cinq centimètres.
    Quality of being thick.
    The thickness of the snow made traffic difficult.
    L'épaisseur de la neige a rendu la circulation difficile.
    State of a material that has a certain density due to its width.
    This metal sheet has a great thickness, which makes it resistant.
    Cette plaque de métal a une grande épaisseur, ce qui la rend résistante.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'epaisse', meaning 'thick' with the suffix '-eur' in French.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To have substance
    To have weight in a subject or a discussion.
    avoir de l'épaisseur
    Thickness of the material
    Refers to the density or the volume of a substance.
    épaisseur de la matière
    Thickness of a layer
    Considers the distance from one layer to another.
    épaisseur d'une couche

    Related Words

    Thick
    Having a great thickness.
    épais
    To thicken
    To make something thicker.
    épaissir
    Thin
    Having little thickness.
    mince

    Slang Meanings

    To refer to someone who is very strong or burly.
    That guy is burly, with good thickness!
    Ce gars-là est costaud, avec une bonne épaisseur!
    Used to describe a hearty meal.
    This dish is hearty, I'm really full!
    Ce plat a de l'épaisseur, je suis vraiment plein!