ton in French
ton in French is tonne, flopée — ton means a unit of weight — roughly 907 kg (short ton, US), 1016 kg (long ton, UK), or exactly 1000 kg (metric tonne).
ton in French
tonne
Any of various units of mass, originally notionally equal to the contents of a tun, particularly:
tonne
(figuratively) Any large, excessive, or overwhelming amount of anything.
flopée
(figuratively) Any large, excessive, or overwhelming amount of anything.
What does "ton" mean?
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noun A unit of weight — roughly 907 kg (short ton, US), 1016 kg (long ton, UK), or exactly 1000 kg (metric tonne).
"The truck can carry up to two tons of gravel."
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noun Informal: a huge or overwhelming amount of something.
"She has a ton of homework tonight."
ton in a sentence
- The truck can carry up to two tons of gravel.
- The ship displaces over ten thousand tons.
- She has a ton of homework tonight.
- Thanks a ton for helping me move.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "ton" in French?
"ton" in French is tonne, flopée. ton means: A unit of weight — roughly 907 kg (short ton, US), 1016 kg (long ton, UK), or exactly 1000 kg (metric tonne).
How do you use "ton" in a sentence?
Example: "The truck can carry up to two tons of gravel." In French, "ton" is tonne, flopée.
Are there other ways to say "ton" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "ton": tonne, flopée.
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