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
peau
The skin of a human or animal.
chair
Animal tissue regarded as food; meat (but sometimes excluding fish).
viande
Animal tissue regarded as food; meat (but sometimes excluding fish).
corps
The human body as a physical entity.
chair
The human body as a physical entity.
pulpe
The soft, often edible, parts of fruits or vegetables.
chair
The soft, often edible, parts of fruits or vegetables.
chair
A yellowish pink color; the color of some Caucasian human skin.
carnation
A yellowish pink color; the color of some Caucasian human skin.
What does "flesh" mean?
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noun The soft tissue of a human or animal body, especially muscle and fat, as distinct from bone.
"The surgeon cut through skin and flesh to reach the damaged bone."
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noun The physical body itself, especially when contrasted with the mind or spirit.
"The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak after a long run."
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noun The soft, edible part of a fruit or vegetable, beneath the skin.
"The flesh of a ripe peach should be soft and juicy."
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verb To flesh out: to add detail and substance to something, such as an idea or a plan.
"The author spent months trying to flesh out the minor characters in her novel."
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flesh in a sentence
- The surgeon cut through skin and flesh to reach the damaged bone.
- The arrow only grazed the flesh, missing the bone entirely.
- The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak after a long run.
- Monks spoke of disciplining the flesh as part of their daily prayer life.
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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 surgeon cut through skin and flesh to reach the damaged bone." 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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