hefty

élevé, considérable

Qui représente une très grande somme d’argent.

En anglais simple : Involving a very large amount of money.

• We paid a hefty fee.
• The driver received a hefty fine for speeding.
• Repairs could leave you with a hefty bill.

Synonymes : large, substantial, considerable

Contraires : small

Expressions courantes : hefty fine, hefty price, hefty fee, hefty sum

lourd

De grande taille et d’un poids important.

En anglais simple : Large and weighing a lot.

• That is a hefty bag.
• He lifted a hefty box onto the shelf.
• These hefty books take up most of my suitcase.

Synonymes : heavy, weighty

Contraires : light

Expressions courantes : hefty bag, hefty suitcase, hefty load, hefty book

puissant, vigoureux

Fait avec beaucoup de force ou de puissance.

En anglais simple : Done with a lot of force or strength.

• He gave the door a hefty kick.
• One hefty push moved the cart.
• She hit the ball with a hefty swing.

Synonymes : powerful, strong, forceful

Contraires : weak

Expressions courantes : hefty kick, hefty blow, hefty push, hefty punch

costaud, robuste

De constitution large, épaisse et solide.

En anglais simple : Large, thick, and strong in build.

• A hefty man carried the table.
• They secured the frame with hefty bolts.
• His hefty shoulders filled the doorway.

Synonymes : sturdy, burly, bulky, solid

Contraires : slight

Expressions courantes : hefty man, hefty bolts, hefty frame, hefty shoulders