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massif

solid (not plated), massive, bulky

m a . s i f
adjective · masculine Rare #36,931
solid (not plated) Used of materials such as silver or wood to mean that something is made entirely of that material.
FR: Cette bague est en argent massif.
EN: This ring is made of solid silver.
massive, bulky Often describes something large and heavy-looking.
FR: Ce chien est massif.
EN: This dog is massive.
Forms of massif
MasculineFeminine

Elle a un postérieur plutôt massif, monsieur.

She has a rather massive posterior, sir.

— Love Actually (2003)

C'est de l'argent massif.

It's solid money.

— Comment devenir riche (grâce à sa grand-mère) (2024)

Ce chien est massif.

This dog is massive.

Voici une ceinture en argent massif.

Here is a solid silver belt.

— Comment devenir riche (grâce à sa grand-mère) (2024)

Cette table est en bois massif.

This table is made of solid wood.

Développement souterrain massif.

Massive underground development.

— Star Trek : Sans limites (2016)

Ce meuble est fait en chêne massif.

This piece of furniture is made of solid oak.

Comment ça, massif ?

What do you mean, massive?

— Jean de Florette (1986)

Oui, en cuivre massif.

Yes, solid copper.

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massive m a . s i v passif p a . s i f