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ténu — meaning in English

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English meaning

bound adj Obliged to do something, often by law, duty, or promise.
tenuous adjective Weak, flimsy, or barely holding together; lacking a solid basis.

Senses

ténu is used for these senses in English:

tenuous Thin in substance or consistency.

bound — full definition

adj Obliged to do something, often by law, duty, or promise.
adj Heading toward a particular place.
adj Certain or very likely to happen.
noun A limit or boundary, often used in the plural.
verb To leap or spring, moving forward in jumps.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related French words

obligé frontière borne bond saut délimiter entourer bondir sauter