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    Lourdeur (en. Heaviness)

    /luʁ.dœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Characteristic of what is heavy, weighty.
    The heaviness of the atmosphere before the storm was palpable.
    La lourdeur de l'atmosphère avant l'orage était palpable.
    Difficulty in moving or acting.
    He felt a heaviness in his legs after the long journey.
    Il ressentait une lourdeur dans ses jambes après le long voyage.
    Heaviness of mind, lack of lightness.
    This topic of conversation brought a heaviness to our discussion.
    Ce sujet de conversation apportait une lourdeur à notre discussion.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'lourdus', meaning heavy.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a heaviness
    To be in a state of heaviness or gloom.
    avoir une lourdeur
    heaviness of heart
    Feeling of a heavy sadness or melancholy.
    lourdeur de cœur
    heaviness of mind
    Lack of lightness in ideas or thoughts.
    lourdeur d'esprit

    Related Words

    heavy
    That which has weight, that is heavy.
    lourd
    to weigh down
    To make heavy, to prevent easy movement.
    lourder
    heavily
    In a heavy manner, with difficulty.
    lourdement

    Slang Meanings

    Sensation of overwhelming fatigue
    After this day, I feel a heaviness that prevents me from moving.
    Après cette journée, j'ai une lourdeur qui m'empêche de bouger.
    Heavy ambiance in a conversation
    This discussion is filled with heaviness; we should change the subject.
    Cette discussion est remplie de lourdeur, il faudrait changer de sujet.