lean in French
lean in French is mince, maigre, serré — lean means to bend or tilt away from an upright position, or to rest against something for support.
lean in French
mince
(of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy.
maigre
(of meat) Having little fat.
serré
Having little extra or little to spare; scanty; meagre.
pauvre
Having a low proportion or concentration of a desired substance or ingredient.
pencher
(copulative) To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.
s'appuyer
(Followed by against, on, or upon) To rest or rely, for support, comfort, to use as a hard surface for writing, etc.
se pencher
To hang outwards.
se presser
To press against.
What does "lean" mean?
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verb To bend or tilt away from an upright position, or to rest against something for support.
"The old fence began to lean after the storm, so we propped it up."
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verb To favor or tend toward a particular opinion, choice, or direction.
"Most of my friends lean towards the cheaper option when they plan a trip."
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adjective Having little or no fat; thin and fit.
"The chef recommended lean meat and plenty of vegetables for a lighter dinner."
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adjective Having very little of something, especially money or resources; scarce.
"Times were lean after the shop lost its biggest customer."
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lean in a sentence
- The old fence began to lean after the storm, so we propped it up.
- She leaned against the wall to catch her breath.
- Most of my friends lean towards the cheaper option when they plan a trip.
- I lean towards staying at home this weekend, but I haven't decided yet.
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What is "lean" in French?
"lean" in French is mince, maigre, serré. lean means: To bend or tilt away from an upright position, or to rest against something for support.
How do you use "lean" in a sentence?
Example: "The old fence began to lean after the storm, so we propped it up." In French, "lean" is mince, maigre, serré.
Are there other ways to say "lean" in French?
Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "lean": mince, maigre, serré, pauvre, pencher, s'appuyer.
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