gravity

• Force naturelle qui attire les objets ayant une masse les uns vers les autres, en particulier vers le centre de la Terre. Désigne également l'importance ou la gravité d'une situation.

A noun referring to the natural force that attracts objects with mass toward each other, especially toward the center of the Earth.

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1. Physical forceB1formalscientific

   The natural force that attracts objects with mass toward each other, especially toward the center of the Earth.

   Gravité (force physique)

   • Gravity keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.
   • An apple fell from the tree due to gravity.
   • Astronauts experience microgravity in space.

   Synonymesgravitationgravitational attractiongravitational force

2. Seriousness or importanceB2formal

   Extreme importance, seriousness, or solemnity of a situation.

   gravité (sens figuré)

   • The gravity of the situation was not lost on the negotiators.
   • He spoke with gravity about the consequences of the decision.
   • The judge emphasized the gravity of the crime during sentencing.

   Synonymesconsequenceimportancemomentseriousnessseveritysignificancesolemnityurgencyweight

   Antonymesfrivolityinsignificancelevitytrivialityunimportance