English–French
“weigh” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/pəze/
Example
Je vais peser la valise sur la balance.
I am going to weigh the suitcase on the scale.
How to say “weigh” in French
“Weigh” in French is peser.
An object tips a balance, while the same weighing image compares the importance or consequences of an idea.
Example sentences with peser
Il sait peser ses mots quand il parle en public.
He knows how to weigh his words when he speaks in public.
Tips for using peser
- The construction peser sur means to weigh on or affect something, as in peser sur une décision.