Ose (en. Dare)
/oz/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A suffix indicating a sugary substance.
Glucose is one of the most important oses.
Le glucose est une ose des plus importantes.
A type of organic molecule, particularly in carbohydrates.
Oses play a crucial role in metabolism.
Les oses jouent un rôle crucial dans le métabolisme.
Etymology
From the Greek 'saccharon' meaning sugar.
Common Phrases and Expressions
assoc with the ose
Reference to an association or community related to sugars.
asso à l'ose
the ose in water
Expression meaning something that dissolves easily.
l'ose dans l'eau
Related Words
glucose
A monosaccharide found in many foods.
glucose
fructose
A simple sugar found in fruits.
fructose
sucrose
A combination of glucose and fructose.
saccharose
Slang Meanings
A term used by young people to refer to a soldier or a brave person.
That guy is really an ose, he's not afraid of danger.
Ce gars, c'est vraiment un ose, il n'a pas peur du danger.
Used to describe something delicious or tasty.
This cake is a real ose!
Ce gâteau est un vrai ose !