English–French
“emaciated” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/deʃaʁne/
Example
Le chat errant est décharné.
The stray cat is emaciated.
How to say “emaciated” in French
“Emaciated” in French is décharné.
A body reduced to skin and bone, with the bones clearly showing.
Example sentences with décharné
On voyait les traits décharnés de la vieille femme.
The old woman's gaunt features could be seen.
Tips for using décharné
- Décharné has a stark, often unhealthy tone, so maigre or mince is usually less harsh when describing a person.