La masse
Example: La masse de la planète influence sa gravité et son orbite.
Definition
"La masse" refers to the amount of matter contained in an object or substance, often measured in units such as kilograms or grams. It is a fundamental property that influences how objects interact under forces like gravity, as in the phrase: 'La masse de la planète influence sa gravité et son orbite.'
Etymology
The term "la masse" originates from the Old French word 'masse,' which came from the Latin 'massa,' meaning a lump or a mass of dough. Did you know? The word originally referred to a lump or bulk before being adapted in scientific contexts to describe the quantity of matter in an object.
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"La masse" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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