English–French
“greasy” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/gʁa/
Example
Ce plat est gras et savoureux.
This dish is greasy and tasty.
How to say “greasy” in French
“Greasy” in French is gras.
Food with a dense, oily richness that stays on the palate rather than feeling light.
Example sentences with gras
Mes cheveux sont gras après deux jours sans shampooing.
My hair is oily after two days without shampoo.
Tips for using gras
- In food contexts, trop gras means excessively rich in fat, while moins gras means lower in fat; gras alone describes a quality rather than a measured amount.