weigh in French
weigh in French is peser, lever l’ancre — weigh means to find out how heavy something is, usually with scales.
weigh in French
peser
lever l’ancre
What does "weigh" mean?
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verb To find out how heavy something is, usually with scales.
"Please weigh the flour carefully before adding it to the bowl."
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verb To have a particular weight.
"My suitcase weighs far too much to carry up the stairs."
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verb To carefully consider or compare things before deciding.
"You should weigh up the costs carefully before you buy a second car."
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verb Nautical: to raise the anchor before setting sail.
"Once the tide turned, the captain ordered the sailors to weigh anchor."
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weigh in a sentence
- Please weigh the flour carefully before adding it to the bowl.
- At the post office, they weigh each parcel to work out the postage.
- My suitcase weighs far too much to carry up the stairs.
- Newborn babies usually weigh only a few kilograms.
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What is "weigh" in French?
"weigh" in French is peser, lever l’ancre. weigh means: To find out how heavy something is, usually with scales.
How do you use "weigh" in a sentence?
Example: "Please weigh the flour carefully before adding it to the bowl." In French, "weigh" is peser, lever l’ancre.
Are there other ways to say "weigh" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "weigh": peser, lever l’ancre.
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