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    Mesurait (en. Measured)

    /məz.y.ʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Evaluate or determine the dimensions of an object.
    He was measuring the length of the table with a ruler.
    Il mesurait la longueur de la table avec une règle.
    Estimate or quantify a value or quality.
    She was measuring the intensity of her emotions.
    Elle mesurait l'intensité de ses émotions.
    Take measurements to reach a conclusion.
    They were measuring the results of the experiment to confirm their hypothesis.
    Ils mesuraient les résultats de l'expérience pour confirmer leur hypothèse.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'mesurer', derived from Latin 'mensurare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    measure time
    Evaluate or track the duration of an event.
    mesurer le temps
    choose one's words carefully
    Carefully choose what one says.
    mesurer ses mots
    assess the scope
    Assess the importance or impact of a situation.
    mesurer la portée

    Related Words

    measurement
    Action or result of measuring.
    mesure
    measurable
    That which can be measured.
    mesurable
    measuring
    Accompanying the action of measuring.
    mesurant

    Slang Meanings

    Taking the measure of something in a figurative sense.
    He measured the situation before speaking.
    Il a mesuré la situation avant de parler.
    Estimate the extent of a problem.
    She was measuring her anger before reacting.
    Elle mesurait sa colère avant de réagir.