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    Ras (en. Short)

    /ʁɑ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of a scalp without hair.
    He decided to shave his head; he is now bald.
    Il a décidé de se raser la tête, il est maintenant ras.
    Ras can also mean something that is very close.
    The boat passes close to the shore.
    Le bateau passe ras de la côte.
    adjective
    Cut very short.
    He has a very short haircut.
    Il a une coupe de cheveux ras.
    Said of something that is at the limit.
    He managed to reach the low line.
    Il a réussi à atteindre la ligne ras.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'ras', meaning 'level' or 'flat'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fed up
    Extreme fatigue or weariness.
    ras le bol
    grass level
    At ground level.
    ras d'herbe
    ground level
    Very close to the ground.
    ras du sol

    Related Words

    rase
    Action of shaving.
    rase
    razor
    Instrument used for shaving.
    rasoir
    shaving
    The act of shaving.
    rasage

    Slang Meanings

    Close to the daisies
    He is being very down-to-earth with his ideas.
    Il se prend ras les pâquerettes avec ses idées.
    Close-fitting
    His attitude was very low-key during the interview.
    Son attitude était ras de cou lors de l'interview.