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    Épaisse (en. Thick)

    /epɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which has a great thickness.
    The wall is very thick.
    Le mur est très épais.
    Refers to a liquid or substance that does not flow easily.
    The sauce became thick while cooking.
    La sauce est devenue épaisse en cuisant.
    Refers to hair that has a lot of volume.
    She has thick, curly hair.
    Elle a des cheveux épais et bouclés.
    Used to describe something obscure, unclear.
    The atmosphere in the room was thick with tension.
    L'ambiance dans la pièce était épaisse de tension.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pachys', meaning 'thick'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    thick as a brick
    Refers to something very thick.
    épaisse comme une brique
    a thick layer
    Refers to a large quantity of something, usually a substance.
    une épaisse couche
    the fog is thick
    Used to describe very reduced visibility due to dense fog.
    la brume est épaisse

    Related Words

    thickness
    Measurement of the distance between the two surfaces of an object.
    épaisseur
    to thicken
    To make something thicker.
    épaissir
    thickening
    Action or effect of becoming thicker.
    épaississement

    Slang Meanings

    Used to describe a person who is a bit slow to understand.
    He's a bit thick in the head.
    Il est un peu épais sur les bords.
    To tease someone who takes too long to react.
    Stop being thick and respond!
    Arrête d'être épaisse et réponds!