English–French
“fat” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/gʁɛs/
Example
Il a beaucoup de graisse autour de la taille.
He has a lot of fat around his waist.
How to say “fat” in French
“Fat” in French is graisse.
A soft or semi-solid mass of fat, whether stored under the skin or separated from food for cooking.
Example sentences with graisse
La graisse alimentaire est souvent riche en calories.
Dietary fat is often high in calories.
Tips for using graisse
- In cooking, graisse often refers to animal fat, while liquid plant-based oil is normally called huile.