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gravity in French

gravity in French is gravité, pesanteur, gravitation — gravity means the force that pulls objects toward the center of the earth, or more generally, that pulls masses toward each other.

gravity in French

gravité
noun
(physics) The phenomenon that, on earth, objects have weight; the similar phenomenon on other celestial bodies such as the moon.
pesanteur
noun
(physics) The phenomenon that, on earth, objects have weight; the similar phenomenon on other celestial bodies such as the moon.
gravité
noun
gravitation
noun

What does "gravity" mean?

  1. noun The force that pulls objects toward the center of the earth, or more generally, that pulls masses toward each other.
    "The apple fell from the tree due to gravity."
  2. noun Seriousness or importance, especially of a situation.
    "He didn't seem to understand the gravity of the situation."
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gravity in a sentence

  • The apple fell from the tree due to gravity.
  • Astronauts experience almost no gravity in orbit.
  • He didn't seem to understand the gravity of the situation.

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What is "gravity" in French?

"gravity" in French is gravité, pesanteur, gravitation. gravity means: The force that pulls objects toward the center of the earth, or more generally, that pulls masses toward each other.

How do you use "gravity" in a sentence?

Example: "The apple fell from the tree due to gravity." In French, "gravity" is gravité, pesanteur, gravitation.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "gravity": gravité, pesanteur, gravitation.

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