mass

• Qui concerne ou implique un grand nombre de personnes ou d'objets ; destiné au grand public ou produit en grande quantité.

Describes something involving a large number of people or things; relating to the general public.

1. Large scaleB1formal

   Involving or affecting a large number of people or things.

   de masse

   • The government launched a mass vaccination campaign.
   • Mass production of the new car model began last month.
   • There was a mass exodus from the city after the earthquake.

   Synonymesbroadcollectivecomprehensiveextensivegenerallarge-scalesweepingwholesalewidespread

   Antonymesindividuallimitedmicrosmall-scalespecific

2. WidespreadB1formal

   Relating to or involving the general public or a large group.

   de masse

   • Mass media plays a huge role in shaping public opinion.
   • The company uses mass marketing to reach more customers.
   • Mass unemployment was a major issue during the recession.

   Synonymesbroadcollectiveextensivegenerallarge-scalepopularpublicuniversalwholesale

• Nom désignant une grande quantité de matière sans forme définie, ou la mesure de la quantité de matière contenue dans un objet.

A noun referring to a large body of matter with no definite shape, or a measure of the amount of matter in an object.

1. Large quantityA2formal

   A large amount or number of something.

   Grande quantité

   • A mass of people gathered in the square.
   • There was a mass of paperwork on her desk.
   • The explosion created a mass of debris.

   Synonymesabundancebulkcrowdheaphostloadmountainmultitudemyriadpileplethoraprofusionquantitytonwealth

   Antonymesbitdribbledrophandfulsmattering

2. Physical propertyB1formalscientific

   The amount of matter in an object, measured in kilograms or grams.

   Masse (propriété physique)

   • The mass of the rock is 5 kilograms.
   • Scientists calculate the mass of celestial bodies.
   • Mass is different from weight because it doesn't change with gravity.

   Synonymesweight

3. Religious serviceB1formal

   The central act of worship in the Roman Catholic Church, involving the Eucharist.

   Messe

   • They attend Mass every Sunday.
   • The priest celebrated Mass at the cathedral.
   • Mass was held in Latin for the special occasion.

   Synonymescommunioneucharistholy communion

4. General publicB2formal

   The ordinary people in society, considered as a group.

   Le grand public

   • The mass of the population supports the new policy.
   • Mass media influences public opinion.
   • The product is designed for the mass market.

   Synonymescommonaltycrowdmultitudepeoplepopulaceproletariatpublicrank and file

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rassembler ou de regrouper des personnes ou des choses en une grande masse ou une quantité concentrée.

A verb used to indicate the act of gathering or assembling people or things into a large group or concentrated quantity.

1. Gather or assembleB2formal

   To come together in large numbers or to cause people or things to gather.

   rassembler, masser

   • Protesters massed in the city square.
   • The troops massed near the border.
   • Clouds massed on the horizon, threatening a storm.

   Synonymesaccumulateassemblecollectcongregategathermusterrallyswarmthrong

   Antonymesdisbanddispersedividescatterseparate

2. Form into a dense groupB2formal

   To collect or accumulate into a single, dense body or mass.

   Se masser

   • The crowd massed around the stage.
   • Particles massed together to form a solid.
   • The data massed over time revealed a clear pattern.

   Synonymesaccumulateassembleclustercollectconcentratecongregategather

   Antonymesdispersedividescatterseparatespread