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    Gros-rené (en. Big-rene)

    /ɡʁo.ʁə.ne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Designates an individual of large size and strong build.
    This gros-rené attracted everyone's attention.
    Ce gros-rené a attiré tous les regards.
    Used to refer to overweight livestock animals.
    The farm has several gros-renés that are very docile.
    Le ferme possède plusieurs gros-renés qui sont très dociles.
    Sometimes refers to a very imposing person physically.
    He is really a gros-rené, he surpasses all his friends.
    Il est vraiment un gros-rené, il dépasse tous ses amis.

    Etymology

    The word 'gros' comes from the Latin 'grossus' meaning 'thick' or 'large', and 'rené' comes from 'renatus' meaning 'reborn'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a gros-rené
    To be a very tall or very strong person.
    être un gros-rené
    gros-rené from the farm
    Refers to a large livestock animal.
    gros-rené de la ferme
    gros-rené from the mountains
    Used to talk about a large wild animal in the mountains.
    gros-rené des montagnes

    Related Words

    gros
    Relates to something of large size or large mass.
    gros
    rené
    Indicates a state of rebirth or renewal.
    rené
    giant
    Refers to an extremely large size.
    géant

    Slang Meanings

    A big strong guy
    Look at that gros-rené, he must lift weights!
    Regarde ce gros-rené, il doit soulever des poids !
    An imposing football player
    That gros-rené on the field scares the defenders.
    Ce gros-rené sur le terrain fait peur aux défenseurs.