English–French

“gravity” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pəzɑ̃tœʁ/

Example

La pesanteur attire les objets vers la Terre.

Gravity pulls objects toward Earth.

Illustration for pesanteur (gravity)

How to say “gravity” in French

“Gravity” in French is pesanteur.

An invisible downward pull that makes bodies fall and gives heaviness to what it affects.

Full entry for pesanteur: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with pesanteur

On ressent la pesanteur d'une décision importante.

We feel the weight of an important decision.

Tips for using pesanteur

  • In physics, gravité names gravity broadly, poids names the force on a particular object, and pesanteur often highlights gravity's downward effect.

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