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    Lourde (en. Heavy)

    /luʁd/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which weighs a lot.
    This suitcase is very heavy.
    Cette valise est très lourde.
    Which has a heavy character, difficult to bear.
    The atmosphere was heavy after the bad news.
    L'ambiance était lourde après la mauvaise nouvelle.
    Which is intense or overwhelming.
    It is very hot today.
    Il y a une lourde chaleur aujourd'hui.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'levis', through the old form 'lour', which indicates significant weight.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a heavy task
    a difficult and demanding task.
    une lourde tâche
    heavy night
    a night of anxiety or insomnia.
    lourde nuit
    heavy defeat
    a defeat marked by a significant gap.
    lourde défaite

    Related Words

    heavy
    Adjective meaning having weight.
    lourd
    heaviness
    Noun denoting the quality of being heavy or weighing.
    lourdeur

    Slang Meanings

    To be considered a drag
    He is annoying with his repeated jokes.
    Il est lourd avec ses blagues répétées.
    Heavy atmosphere
    The evening was tense due to the atmosphere.
    La soirée était lourde à cause des tensions.