dead weight in French
dead weight in French
boulet
(figuratively) That which is useless or excess; that which slows something down.
poids mort
(figuratively) That which is useless or excess; that which slows something down.
poids mort
(rail) The total (unpowered) weight of a train to be propelled (or hauled) by the locomotive; another locomotive being hauled dead as part of the train is a dead weight.