heavyweight in French
heavyweight in French is poids lourd — heavyweight means the highest weight class in boxing and similar combat sports, or a competitor in that class.
heavyweight in French
poids lourd
(uncountable, boxing) The professional boxing weight class for boxers weighing more than 190 pounds; a boxer in that division.
What does "heavyweight" mean?
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noun The highest weight class in boxing and similar combat sports, or a competitor in that class.
"He became world heavyweight champion at just 24."
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noun An important, influential person or organization in a particular field.
"She's a political heavyweight with decades of experience."
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adj Important, powerful, or impressive.
"The film brought together a heavyweight cast of actors."
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heavyweight in a sentence
- He became world heavyweight champion at just 24.
- She's a political heavyweight with decades of experience.
- The film brought together a heavyweight cast of actors.
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What is "heavyweight" in French?
"heavyweight" in French is poids lourd. heavyweight means: The highest weight class in boxing and similar combat sports, or a competitor in that class.
How do you use "heavyweight" in a sentence?
Example: "He became world heavyweight champion at just 24." In French, "heavyweight" is poids lourd.
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