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/mə.zyʁ/
1. General
nounfeminineSing
measurement; the size, dimension, or amount of something
Je prends les mesures pour les rideaux.
I'm taking the measurements for the curtains.
Synonyms:dimension, taille
2. General
nounfeminineSing
measure; an action, step or policy taken to achieve a result (e.g., by authorities or organisations)
Le gouvernement doit prendre des mesures contre l'inflation.
The government must take measures against inflation.
Synonyms:initiative, disposition, action
3. General
nounfeminineSing
measure (music); a bar — a unit of time in musical notation
La phrase musicale dure quatre mesures.
The musical phrase lasts four bars.
Synonyms:mesure musicale
4. General
nounfeminineSing
moderation, restraint — behaviour marked by moderation or careful judgement
Il a parlé avec mesure pendant la réunion.
He spoke with restraint during the meeting.
Synonyms:modération, retenue