weigh

In French, 'peser' is the verb used to express the action of weighing something. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as weighing oneself, weighing ingredients for a recipe, or weighing a package before sending it. It is a regular -er verb, so its conjugation follows the same pattern as other verbs in this category.

Example sentences using: peser

Ce sac semble peser une tonne.

This bag seems to weigh a ton.

This phrase is often used when something is very heavy. It implies that the speaker is surprised by the weight of the bag.

Comment puis-je peser cette boîte ?

How can I weigh this box?

This sentence is used when someone is uncertain or needs guidance on how to measure the weight of an object, in this case, a box.

Le chagrin semble peser sur le cœur.

Sadness seems to weigh on the heart.

This idiom is often used to describe the heavy burden of sadness or grief.