peser

/peze/
1.
verbInf1st

to weigh (measure the weight of something)

Je vais peser les légumes avant de passer à la caisse.

I'm going to weigh the vegetables before going to the checkout.

2.
verbInf1st

to carry weight; to have influence; to matter

Dans ce milieu, son avis commence à peser et on le prend au sérieux.

In this circle, his opinion is starting to carry weight and people take it seriously.

3.
verbInf1st

to weigh on someone; to be a burden emotionally or mentally

Cette situation commence à peser sur moi depuis plusieurs semaines.

This situation has been weighing on me for several weeks.