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burly in French

burly in French is costaud, fort, robuste — burly means large, well-built, and muscular, especially of a man.

burly in French

costaud
adj
(usually, of a man) Large, well-built, and muscular.
fort
adj
(usually, of a man) Large, well-built, and muscular.
robuste
adj
(usually, of a man) Large, well-built, and muscular.
solide
adj
(usually, of a man) Large, well-built, and muscular.

What does "burly" mean?

  1. adjective Large, well-built, and muscular, especially of a man.
    "A burly security guard blocked the entrance."

burly in a sentence

  • A burly security guard blocked the entrance.
  • His burly arms made short work of the heavy boxes.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "burly" in French?

"burly" in French is costaud, fort, robuste. burly means: Large, well-built, and muscular, especially of a man.

How do you use "burly" in a sentence?

Example: "A burly security guard blocked the entrance." In French, "burly" is costaud, fort, robuste.

Are there other ways to say "burly" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "burly": costaud, fort, robuste, solide.

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