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    Jarrets (en. Shanks)

    /ʒaʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The back of the knee or the lower part of the thigh.
    The shanks of this animal are particularly powerful.
    Les jarrets de cet animal sont particulièrement puissants.
    In culinary vocabulary, refers to all the muscles at the back of the thighs.
    The chef prepared a dish with veal shanks.
    Le chef a préparé un plat avec des jarrets de veau.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'genu', meaning knee.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have jarrets
    To be tired, to have heavy legs.
    avoir des jarrets
    veal shanks
    A culinary specialty based on meat.
    jarrets de veau
    to be on one's jarrets
    To be in difficulty, about to fall.
    être sur les jarrets

    Related Words

    knee
    Joint located in the middle of the leg.
    genou
    joint
    Area of connection between two bones.
    articulation

    Slang Meanings

    Tired legs
    After the match, my legs were completely sore.
    Après le match, mes jarrets étaient complètement courbaturés.
    Cousin, friend
    We'll meet among friends tonight to chat.
    On se retrouve entre jarrets ce soir pour discuter.