Pesante (en. Heavy)

/pɛ.zɑ̃t/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Describes something that has a large mass or considerable weight.

This box is heavy; I can't lift it.

Cette boîte est pesante, je n'arrive pas à la soulever.

Difficult to carry or bear.

The atmosphere was heavy in the room; everyone felt uncomfortable.

L'atmosphère était pesante dans la pièce, tout le monde se sentait mal à l'aise.

Describes an ambiance or situation that is oppressive.

The silence was heavy after the news was announced.

Le silence était pesant après l'annonce de la nouvelle.

Comes from the Latin 'pēsāns', which means 'heavy, weighty'.

a heavy atmosphere

A heavy or oppressive ambiance.

une atmosphère pesante

heavy prejudice

A judgment or opinion that is hard to overcome.

préjugé pesant

to think of something burdensome

To reflect on a subject that has serious consequences.

songer à quelque chose de pesant

heavy

Which has a significant weight.

lourd

to weigh down

To make something heavier.

alourdir

oppressive

That weighs on the mind or body.

oppressant

A very serious or constraining situation.

This job is really burdensome.

Ce travail, c'est vraiment pesante.

A person who makes many reproaches.

Stop being such a drag; it's getting heavy.

Arrête de faire ton pesante, ça devient lourd.