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    Graisse (en. Fat)

    [ɡʁɛs]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A viscous organic substance that is non-aqueous produced by animals and plants.
    Lamb fat is particularly flavorful.
    La graisse de l'agneau est particulièrement savoureuse.
    Fatty material that deposits in the human body.
    He is trying to lose abdominal fat.
    Il essaie de perdre la graisse abdominale.
    Fatty substance used to lubricate or protect.
    He applied grease to the gears of the machine.
    Il a appliqué de la graisse sur les rouages de la machine.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'grassa', derived from 'grasseus' which means 'fat'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have fat on the hips
    To have an excess of fat around the hips.
    avoir de la graisse sur les hanches
    neck fat
    Fat accumulated around the neck.
    graisse de cou
    fat in cooking
    Use of oils or fats for cooking.
    graisse dans la cuisine

    Related Words

    lipid
    Organic matter insoluble in water, such as fats and oils.
    lipide
    cholesterol
    Fatty substance present in the blood.
    cholestérol
    fatty
    Which contains fat.
    adipeux

    Slang Meanings

    To be fat
    He has really gained weight; he has become fat.
    Il a vraiment pris du poids, il est devenu gras.
    greasy
    This dish is really greasy and not very healthy.
    Ce plat est vraiment graisseux et pas très sain.