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bulk in French

bulk in French is gros, massif, volumineux — bulk means the overall size, volume, or mass of something, especially when large.

bulk in French

gros
adj
Being large in size, mass, or volume (of goods, etc.).
massif
adj
Being large in size, mass, or volume (of goods, etc.).
volumineux
adj
Being large in size, mass, or volume (of goods, etc.).
masse
noun
Size, specifically, volume.
volume
noun
Size, specifically, volume.
grosseur
noun
Size, specifically, volume.
ensemble
noun
The major part of something.
essentiel
noun
The major part of something.
gros
noun
The major part of something.
vrac
noun
(uncountable, transport) Unpackaged goods when transported in large volumes, e.g. coal, ore, or grain.
prise de masse
noun

What does "bulk" mean?

  1. noun The overall size, volume, or mass of something, especially when large.
    "The sheer bulk of the cargo ship dwarfed the harbour."
  2. noun The main or largest part of something.
    "The bulk of the work is already finished."
  3. noun Goods transported or sold in large, unpackaged quantities rather than individually.
    "The warehouse buys rice and flour in bulk to cut costs."
  4. verb To deliberately gain muscle and body weight through diet and training.
    "He's bulking before the next competition, then he'll cut down again."

bulk in a sentence

  • The sheer bulk of the cargo ship dwarfed the harbour.
  • The bulk of the work is already finished.
  • The bulk of the audience left before the encore.
  • The warehouse buys rice and flour in bulk to cut costs.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "bulk" in French?

"bulk" in French is gros, massif, volumineux. bulk means: The overall size, volume, or mass of something, especially when large.

How do you use "bulk" in a sentence?

Example: "The sheer bulk of the cargo ship dwarfed the harbour." In French, "bulk" is gros, massif, volumineux.

Are there other ways to say "bulk" in French?

Yes — French has 10 translations listed for "bulk": gros, massif, volumineux, masse, volume, grosseur.

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