heavily

fortement, considérablement

En grande quantité ou à un degré très élevé.

En anglais simple : A lot, or to a very large degree.

• It rained heavily all night.
• The business relies heavily on tourists.
• Several homes were heavily damaged in the storm.

Synonymes : greatly, considerably

Contraires : slightly

Expressions courantes : rely heavily, rain heavily, heavily involved

lourdement

Avec beaucoup de poids, ou par des mouvements lents montrant un effort ou de la fatigue.

En anglais simple : With great weight, or with slow movements that show effort or tiredness.

• He landed heavily on the floor.
• She walked heavily up the stairs.
• The tired man leaned heavily against the wall.

Synonymes : ponderously

Contraires : lightly

Expressions courantes : fall heavily, walk heavily, lean heavily

lourdement, fortement

Avec beaucoup d’équipements puissants, de protection ou de soutien pour des usages exigeants.

En anglais simple : With a lot of strong equipment, protection, or support for demanding use.

• Heavily armed guards stood outside.
• The vehicle is heavily armoured.
• These heavily reinforced walls can withstand strong winds.

Expressions courantes : heavily armed, heavily reinforced, heavily armoured