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    Mesure (en. Measure)

    /me.zyr/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Dimension, weight, or quantity of an object.
    The measurement of this room is two meters.
    La mesure de cette pièce est de deux mètres.
    Evaluation or appreciation of a phenomenon.
    The measure of success is not limited to numbers.
    La mesure du succès ne se limite pas aux chiffres.
    Regulation or prescription.
    The government took a measure to protect the environment.
    Le gouvernement a pris une mesure pour protéger l'environnement.
    verb
    To evaluate the size, quantity, or capacity of something.
    You need to measure the length of the table before buying it.
    Il faut mesurer la longueur de la table avant de l'acheter.
    To perform calculations or comparisons.
    We are going to measure the results of our study.
    Nous allons mesurer les résultats de notre étude.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'mensura', meaning 'a measure, the act of measuring'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to measure against
    To evaluate according to a specific criterion.
    mesurer à l'aune de
    to take measures
    To act to achieve a goal.
    prendre des mesures

    Related Words

    measurable
    That can be measured.
    mesurable
    measurability
    Characteristic of an object or phenomenon that can be measured.
    mesurabilité

    Slang Meanings

    To take measurements
    Before ordering the sofa, one must take the measurements of the living room.
    Avant de commander le canapé, il faut prendre la mesure du salon.
    To be within one's means
    He is often within his means.
    Il est souvent dans la mesure de ses possibilités.