pesant

pesant

Heavy; burdensome.

Here, 'pesant' describes a physical object and conveys its actual weight, indicating that it is heavy and difficult to handle.

Ce sac est tellement pesant que je ne peux pas le soulever.

This bag is so heavy that I cannot lift it.

In this sentence, 'pesant' metaphorically describes the day as burdensome or taxing, reflecting the exhaustion felt by the person.

Après une journée pesante, je suis rentré chez moi épuisé.

After a heavy day, I returned home exhausted.

Here, 'pesant' is used metaphorically to describe the oppressive or uncomfortable nature of the silence, emphasizing its emotional weight in the situation.

Son silence pesant a rendu l'atmosphère difficile à supporter.

His heavy silence made the atmosphere hard to bear.