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    Masse (en. Mass)

    /mas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Amount of matter in an object.
    The mass of this object is ten kilograms.
    La masse de cet objet est de dix kilogrammes.
    Group of people or things considered as a whole.
    The mass of the demonstrators filled the square.
    La masse des manifestants a rempli la place.
    Significant effect or influence of a phenomenon.
    The mass of information on this subject is overwhelming.
    La masse d'informations sur ce sujet est écrasante.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'māssa', which means 'ball of dough'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    critical mass
    Moment when a majority becomes sufficient to provoke a change.
    masse critique
    popular mass
    Large number of people engaged in a cause.
    masse populaire
    body mass
    Term used in biology to describe the amount of matter in a living body.
    masse corporelle

    Related Words

    density
    Quantity of matter per unit of volume.
    masse volumique
    molecular mass
    Mass of a molecule in atomic mass units.
    masse moléculaire
    cardiac mass
    Mass of the heart muscle.
    masse cardiaque

    Slang Meanings

    Huge amount.
    There was a mass of things to do this weekend.
    Il y avait une masse de trucs à faire ce week-end.
    A large group of people.
    The mass decided to gather for the party.
    La masse a décidé de se rassembler pour la fête.