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flesh in French

flesh in French is chair, peau, viande — flesh means the soft tissue of a human or animal body, especially muscle and fat, as distinct from bone.

flesh in French

chair
noun
peau
noun
The skin of a human or animal.
chair
noun
Animal tissue regarded as food; meat (but sometimes excluding fish).
viande
noun
Animal tissue regarded as food; meat (but sometimes excluding fish).
corps
noun
The human body as a physical entity.
chair
noun
The human body as a physical entity.
pulpe
noun
The soft, often edible, parts of fruits or vegetables.
chair
noun
The soft, often edible, parts of fruits or vegetables.
chair
noun
A yellowish pink color; the color of some Caucasian human skin.
carnation
noun
A yellowish pink color; the color of some Caucasian human skin.

What does "flesh" mean?

  1. noun The soft tissue of a human or animal body, especially muscle and fat, as distinct from bone.
    "The arrow only grazed the flesh, missing the bone entirely."
  2. noun The physical body itself, especially when contrasted with the mind or spirit.
    "The sermon spoke of the weakness of the flesh against temptation."
  3. noun The soft, edible part of a fruit or vegetable, beneath the skin.
    "Scoop out the flesh of the avocado with a spoon."
  4. verb To flesh out: to add detail and substance to something, such as an idea or a plan.
    "We need to flesh out this proposal before pitching it to investors."

flesh in a sentence

  • The arrow only grazed the flesh, missing the bone entirely.
  • Vegetarians choose not to eat any animal flesh.
  • The sermon spoke of the weakness of the flesh against temptation.
  • Scoop out the flesh of the avocado with a spoon.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "flesh" in French?

"flesh" in French is chair, peau, viande. flesh means: The soft tissue of a human or animal body, especially muscle and fat, as distinct from bone.

How do you use "flesh" in a sentence?

Example: "The arrow only grazed the flesh, missing the bone entirely." In French, "flesh" is chair, peau, viande.

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

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "flesh": chair, peau, viande, corps, pulpe, carnation.

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