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    Gras (en. Fat)

    /ɡʁɑ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which contains a lot of fat.
    Cheese is often considered a fatty food.
    Le fromage est souvent considéré comme un aliment gras.
    Which is thick or bulky.
    The book was so bulky that it wouldn't fit in my bag.
    Le livre était si gras qu'il ne tenait pas dans ma sacoche.
    Which is rich in fatty matter.
    Fatty dishes can be bad for health.
    Les plats gras peuvent être mauvais pour la santé.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'grāsum', which means fat.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to turn to fat
    To become overweight or gain weight.
    tourner au gras
    light as a feather
    Expresses a state of lightness in a usual situation.
    léger comme un gras

    Related Words

    double fat
    The act of gaining excessive weight.
    gras-double
    fat
    Lipid substance that is often considered fatty.
    graisse

    Slang Meanings

    Said of a person who has gained weight.
    He has become fat since he stopped exercising.
    Il est devenu gras depuis qu'il a arrêté le sport.
    A meal that is very high in calories.
    This dish is really fatty, I can't eat too much of it.
    Ce plat est vraiment gras, je ne peux pas en manger trop.