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    Grasses (en. Fat)

    /ɡʁas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Vegetation composed of herbaceous plants.
    The grasses cover the garden soil.
    Les grasses couvrent le sol du jardin.
    Plants cultivated for their seeds.
    Grasses like wheat are essential for food.
    Les grasses comme le blé sont essentielles pour l'alimentation.
    Mixture of herbs and foliage.
    The meadow is carpeted with green grasses in spring.
    Le pré est tapissé de grasses vertes au printemps.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'grassa', meaning 'big' or 'fat'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in the grasses
    To be in a comfortable situation.
    être dans les grasses
    false grasses
    Refers to a deceptive appearance.
    faux grasses

    Related Words

    grass
    Green plant, usually used for animal feed.
    herbe
    hay
    Dried herbs used as fodder.
    foin
    lawn
    Carefully maintained grass cutting.
    lawn

    Slang Meanings

    Symbol of tranquility and comfort.
    After a good meal, lying on the grass is a true moment of grasses.
    Après un bon repas, s'allonger sur l'herbe est un vrai moment de grasses.
    Term referring to a person who is lounging.
    He spent the whole day doing nothing, a true grasses.
    Il est resté à ne rien faire toute la journée, un vrai grasses.