English–French

“bony” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/osø/

Example

Ses mains sont osseuses.

His hands are bony.

Illustration for osseux (bony)

How to say “bony” in French

“Bony” in French is osseux.

A body or food item in which hard bones stand out among softer flesh.

Full entry for osseux: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with osseux

On voit son cou osseux sous le col.

You can see his bony neck under the collar.

Tips for using osseux

  • With people, osseux can sound blunt when it comments on a thin, angular appearance; it is more neutral for anatomy or food.

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