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    Maigres (en. Skinny)

    /mɛɡʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who has little flesh, who is thin.
    She is quite thin after her diet.
    Elle est assez maigre après son régime.
    Who lacks substance, quality.
    This meal was bland in flavor.
    Ce repas était maigre en goût.
    Who is poorly supplied, insufficient.
    The meager results of the survey are disappointing.
    Les maigres résultats de l'enquête sont décevants.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'macrus', meaning 'thin' or 'lean'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a lean diet
    To have a low-fat and low-calorie diet.
    avoir une alimentation maigre
    to live on bare essentials
    To live with few resources, in a precarious situation.
    vivre d'eau maigre

    Related Words

    thinness
    State of a thin person, quality of being thin.
    maigreur
    thin
    Who is a bit thin, in an affectionate or pejorative way.
    maigrelet

    Slang Meanings

    Thin as a nail
    He is thin as a nail after his illness.
    Il est maigre comme un clou après sa maladie.
    thin
    Look at that cat, it is all skinny!
    Regarde ce chat, il est tout maigrelet!