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    Lourdement (en. Heavily)

    [luʁdəmɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    By performing an action with great heaviness.
    He fell heavily to the ground.
    Il est tombé lourdement sur le sol.
    In a manner that conveys an impression of weight or gravity.
    The clouds were gathering heavily in the sky.
    Les nuages s'amoncelaient lourdement dans le ciel.
    With great intensity or great force.
    He was breathing heavily after the effort.
    Il respirait lourdement après l'effort.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'heavy' with the suffix '-ly' indicating a manner of acting.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    heavily punished
    to receive a severe punishment.
    lourdement puni
    heavily loaded
    to have a significant charge or weight.
    lourdement chargé
    heavily distanced
    to be significantly late or outpaced.
    lourdement distancé

    Related Words

    heavy
    having a lot of weight.
    lourd
    heaviness
    quality of what is heavy.
    lourdure
    weight
    the nature of what is heavy or weighty.
    lourdeur

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to something that is hard to bear.
    This exam was heavily intense!
    Cet examen, c'était lourdement intense !
    Refers to a person who is a bit too serious.
    Don't be such a drag, lighten up a bit!
    Ne fais pas ta lourdem, lâche prise un peu !