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    Marat (en. Marat)

    [maʁa]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A lively fish from the carp family.
    The marat is often caught in rivers.
    Le marat est souvent pêché dans les rivières.
    An informal term for a person who wallows in an unpleasant situation.
    He is a true marat, always complaining without taking action.
    Il est un vrai marat, toujours à râler sans agir.

    Etymology

    The word 'marat' comes from the Latin 'māratum,' which refers to certain species of fish.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be in a quagmire
    To find oneself in a difficult, depressing situation.
    Être dans un marasme
    Sea marat
    Refers to something huge or suffocating.
    Marat de mer

    Related Words

    quagmire
    State of depression or stagnation.
    marasme
    maraque
    A type of fish, often confused with the marat.
    maraque

    Slang Meanings

    A person who gets easily discouraged.
    He plays the marat by complaining all the time.
    Il fait son marat en se plaignant tout le temps.
    Someone who doesn’t move from an uncomfortable situation.
    Stop playing the marat and do something!
    Arrête de jouer les marats et fais quelque chose!