French · Body & Health
"Weight" in French: poids
le poids
Weight in French is le poids, masculine. Quel est ton poids ? asks for body weight. Prendre du poids means to gain weight.
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How to pronounce poids
Say it
pwah
/pwa/
Poids: pwah. The d and s are silent. Liaison is rare; keep it short.
"Weight" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le poids | the weight Body or object weight. | Body or object weight. |
| prendre du poids | to gain weight Body change. | Body change. |
| perdre du poids | to lose weight Diet or training. | Diet or training. |
| au poids | by weight Market produce priced by kilo. | Market produce priced by kilo. |
How to use poids in real life
- 1Luggage check
Le poids de la valise dépasse vingt-trois kilos.
The suitcase weight goes over twenty-three kilos.
Le poids + de.
- 2Gym chat
Mon poids a un peu baissé ce mois-ci.
My weight dropped a bit this month.
Mon poids.
- 3Market stall
Ces tomates se vendent au poids.
These tomatoes are sold by weight.
Au poids.
Mistakes English speakers make with poids
Incorrect: La poids est trop lourde.
Correct: Le poids est trop lourd.
Poids is masculine.
Incorrect: Mon weight est soixante kilos.
Correct: Mon poids est soixante kilos.
Use poids, not English.
Good to know
French often uses kilos casually. Asking someone's poids can feel personal—prefer soft framing with a doctor or coach, not small talk.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Airport bag check
ChatPal
On pèse la valise. Tu surveilles le poids ?
We're weighing the bag. Are you watching the weight?
You
Oui. Le poids affiche vingt-deux kilos.
Yes. The weight shows twenty-two kilos.
ChatPal
Nickel. On reste sous la limite de poids.
Perfect. We're under the weight limit.
You
Je retire le livre quand même.
I'll still take the book out.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Weight" in French
How do you say weight in French?
Le poids.
How do you say gain weight?
Prendre du poids.
How do you say lose weight?
Perdre du poids.
How do you pronounce poids?
pwah.
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