French · Emotions & Descriptions
"Heavy" in French: lourd(e)
lourd(e)
Heavy in French is lourd (m) or lourde (f). Cette valise est lourde means this suitcase is heavy. C'est lourd can also mean that's a lot / that's heavy emotionally.
Luggage
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How to pronounce lourd(e)
Say it
loor / loord
/luʁ/ /luʁd/
Lourd: loor. Lourde: loord. The final d of lourd is usually silent.
"Heavy" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| lourd / lourde | heavy Weight and metaphor. | Weight and metaphor. |
| trop lourd | too heavy Lifting / portions. | Lifting / portions. |
| un repas lourd | a heavy meal Food. | Food. |
| poids lourd | truck / heavyweight Vehicles / sports. | Vehicles / sports. |
How to use lourd(e) in real life
- 1Luggage
Ta valise est trop lourde pour l'avion.
Your suitcase is too heavy for the plane.
Lourde + feminine valise.
- 2Moving day
Ce carton est lourd, aide-moi.
This box is heavy — help me.
Lourd + masculine carton.
- 3Food
Le fromage est délicieux mais un peu lourd.
The cheese is delicious but a bit heavy.
Lourd for rich food.
Mistakes English speakers make with lourd(e)
Incorrect: Une valise lourd.
Correct: Une valise lourde.
Feminine nouns take lourde.
Incorrect: C'est heavy.
Correct: C'est lourd.
Use lourd, not English heavy.
Good to know
C'est lourd in conversation can mean "that's a lot to deal with," not only physical weight. For people, avoid calling someone lourd unless you mean socially annoying.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Carrying shopping
ChatPal
Ce sac est lourd, non ?
This bag is heavy, right?
You
Oui, trop lourd pour un seul bras.
Yes, too heavy for one arm.
ChatPal
On partage les bouteilles.
Let's split the bottles.
You
Bonne idée.
Good idea.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Heavy" in French
How do you say heavy in French?
Lourd / lourde.
When do I use lourde?
With feminine nouns: une boîte lourde.
Can c'est lourd be figurative?
Yes — "that's a lot" / emotionally heavy.
How do you pronounce lourd?
loor; lourde is loord.
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