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    Rond (en. Round)

    ʁɔ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Having the shape of a circle.
    The table is round.
    La table est ronde.
    Having a soft contour, without sharp angles.
    She wore a dress with rounded edges.
    Elle portait une robe avec des bords ronds.
    Being full, wide, and often in volume.
    This cake has a round top.
    Ce gâteau a un dessus rond.

    Etymology

    From old French 'roud', 'rond', derived from Latin 'rotundus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    round as a balloon
    Someone who is very fat.
    rond comme un ballon
    to go around
    To act in a roundabout or clever manner.
    faire le rond
    to be in the circle
    To be in the circle of trust or friends.
    être dans le rond

    Related Words

    roundness
    Characteristic of being round.
    rondeur
    round slice
    A small round object, often used for mechanisms.
    rondelle
    roundabout
    A junction where traffic moves in a circle.
    rond-point

    Slang Meanings

    A form of voluptuous beauty.
    She has a nicely rounded silhouette.
    Elle a une silhouette bien ronde.
    Referring to a person comfortable in their body.
    He is quite round, it suits him well.
    Il est bien rond, ça lui va bien.