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    Croupe (en. Rump)

    /kʁup/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The rear part of the body, particularly in animals.
    The horse has a well-muscled croup.
    Le cheval a une croupe bien musclée.
    The area located between the base of the tail and the end of the back in mammals.
    The dog has a nice croup.
    Le chien a une belle croupe.
    Expression that also refers to the elevated part on a slope or terrain.
    The top of the hill is ideal for picnicking.
    La croupe de la colline est idéale pour pique-niquer.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'croupa', meaning rear.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a muscled croup
    to be well-built around the hips.
    avoir une croupe musclée
    horse croup
    the posterior part where the saddle rests.
    croupe de chevaux

    Related Words

    croupion
    Fleshy and rounded part located in the croup area.
    croupion
    croupier
    A person whose job is to oversee gambling, unrelated but linked by the root.
    croupier
    croupette
    A slight pain felt in the croup.
    croupette

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person with a distinctive walk, often due to their hips.
    He walks as if he has a swollen croup.
    Il marche comme s'il avait une croupe enflée.
    Can refer to someone who criticizes others' dressing style.
    She's always there criticizing others' croup.
    Elle est toujours là à critiquer la croupe des autres.