matter
US /ˈmæt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈmæt̬.ɚ/
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matière
physical substance in general, as distinct from mind and spirit; (in physics) that which occupies space and possesses rest mass, especially as distinct from energy
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All living things are composed of matter.
Tous les êtres vivants sont composés de matière.
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Dark matter is a hypothetical form of matter that is thought to account for approximately 27% of the mass-energy content of the observable universe.
La matière noire est une forme hypothétique de matière qui représenterait environ 27 % du contenu masse-énergie de l'univers observable.
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matière, contenu
the content of a written or spoken work, as distinct from its style or form
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The book's matter was profound, though its style was simple.
La matière du livre était profonde, bien que son style fût simple.
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The speaker focused on the core matter of the presentation.
L'orateur s'est concentré sur la substance de la présentation.
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importer, compter
be important, significant, or relevant
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It doesn't matter what you wear, just come.
Peu importe ce que tu portes, viens juste.
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Your opinion really matters to me.
Ton opinion compte vraiment pour moi.