fat in French
fat in French is gros, gras, épais — fat means a soft, greasy substance stored in the body (or found in food) that provides energy.
fat in French
gros
gras
épais
Thick; large.
gros
Thick; large.
graisse
gras
(countable) A lipid that is solid at room temperature, which fat tissue contains and which is also found in the blood circulation; sometimes, a refined substance chemically resembling such naturally occurring lipids.
matière grasse
(countable) A lipid that is solid at room temperature, which fat tissue contains and which is also found in the blood circulation; sometimes, a refined substance chemically resembling such naturally occurring lipids.
engraisser
(transitive, archaic) To make fat; to fatten.
What does "fat" mean?
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noun A soft, greasy substance stored in the body (or found in food) that provides energy.
"Trim the fat off the steak before you cook it."
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adj Having a large amount of body fat; overweight.
"The vet said the cat had become quite fat over the winter."
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noun The most valuable or wasteful part of something, as in "trim the fat" from a budget.
"The new manager cut the fat from the department's spending."
fat in a sentence
- Trim the fat off the steak before you cook it.
- Regular exercise helps the body burn fat.
- The vet said the cat had become quite fat over the winter.
- The new manager cut the fat from the department's spending.
Similar words in French
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Frequently asked questions
What is "fat" in French?
"fat" in French is gros, gras, épais. fat means: A soft, greasy substance stored in the body (or found in food) that provides energy.
How do you use "fat" in a sentence?
Example: "Trim the fat off the steak before you cook it." In French, "fat" is gros, gras, épais.
Are there other ways to say "fat" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "fat": gros, gras, épais, graisse, matière grasse, engraisser.
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