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La tonne
A metric ton is equal to 1,000 kilograms. It is also used figuratively to mean 'a lot'.
Examples in context
Le camion transporte une tonne d'acier.
The truck carries a ton of steel.
Ce conteneur pèse plusieurs tonnes.
This container weighs several tons.
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