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    Épaisses (en. Thick)

    /e.pɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to something that has considerable width or dimension.
    The walls of this house are very thick.
    Les murs de cette maison sont très épais.
    Used to describe hair or accessories that have a lot of volume.
    She has thick hair that falls in waves.
    Elle a des cheveux épais qui tombent en vagues.
    Refers to a material that resists light or sound.
    The windows have thick curtains that prevent light from entering.
    Les fenêtres ont des rideaux épais qui empêchent la lumière d'entrer.

    Etymology

    Of Latin origin 'expassus', which means 'wide, flared'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    thick clouds
    clouds that widely cover the sky.
    des nuages épais
    a thick book
    a book with many pages, often linked to dense content.
    un livre épais
    thick walls
    walls that have great thickness, often for insulation reasons.
    des murs épais

    Related Words

    thickness
    quality of what is thick.
    épaisseur
    to thicken
    to increase the thickness of something.
    épaissir
    thick (masculine)
    masculine adjective, simplified form of the word thick (feminine).
    épai

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to someone who is naive or not very clever.
    He is a bit thick, he didn't get the joke.
    Il est un peu épais, il n'a pas compris la blague.
    Used to talk about a person with a 'rough' or difficult character.
    He's a thick guy, he never lets a criticism go by.
    C'est un gars épais, il ne laisse jamais passer une critique.