Charny (en. Charny)

/ʃaʁni/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Having a lot of flesh or being well-muscled.

This athlete is really charny, his muscles are impressive.

Cet athlète est vraiment charny, ses muscles sont impressionnants.

Also said of something that is substantial.

The dish was so charny that there was little room left for dessert.

Le plat était si charny qu'il restait peu de place pour le dessert.

Can describe a warm and welcoming attitude.

She had a charny personality, everyone felt good around her.

Elle avait une personnalité charny, tout le monde se sentait bien avec elle.

Of French origin, derived from 'flesh'.

to have a charny heart

To be generous and loving.

avoir un cœur charny

a charny dish

A dish that contains a lot of meat or rich ingredients.

un plat charny

carnal

Related to flesh and bodily pleasures.

charnel

fleshy

Full of flesh, especially when referring to meat.

charnue

Refers to a person with a beautiful build.

This guy is really charny, he makes all the girls dream.

Ce gars est vraiment charny, il fait rêver toutes les filles.

Also used to describe someone with a strong personality.

She is charny, always full of life and energy.

Elle est charny, toujours pleine de vie et d'énergie.