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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
adj
gras
adj
épais
adj
Thick; large.
gros
adj
Thick; large.
graisse
noun
gras
noun
(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
noun
(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
verb
(transitive, archaic) To make fat; to fatten.

What does "fat" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. adj Having a large amount of body fat; overweight.
    "The vet said the cat had become quite fat over the winter."
  3. 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.

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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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