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    Mouret (en. Mouret)

    /muʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A small freshwater or saltwater fish, notably the mullet.
    The mouret is often fished in rivers.
    Le mouret est souvent pêché dans les rivières.
    A fragile or weak individual.
    This man has a mouret character; he is always easily influenced.
    Cet homme a un caractère mouret, il se laisse toujours influencer.

    Etymology

    The word 'mouret' comes from the old French 'mouret', which designates a small fish.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a mouret character
    To have a not very assertive character.
    avoir un caractère mouret
    to be a mouret
    To be weak or docile.
    être un mouret

    Related Words

    mullet
    A sea fish, often called 'mouret' in regional terms.
    mulet
    fragile
    Which can easily break or deform.
    fragile
    timid
    Which shows reserve or a lack of assurance.
    timide

    Slang Meanings

    A person of weak character.
    He is really mouret; he never defies authority.
    Il est vraiment mouret, il ne brave jamais l'autorité.
    Someone who is easily manipulated.
    He is a mouret; he does not dare to say no.
    C'est un mouret, il n'ose pas dire non.