English–French

“lose weight” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/megʁiʁ/

Example

Je veux maigrir.

I want to lose weight.

Illustration for maigrir (lose weight)

How to say “lose weight” in French

“Lose weight” in French is maigrir.

A body becoming leaner as stored fat or weight decreases.

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

Example sentences with maigrir

Pour sa santé, il a choisi de maigrir sainement.

For his health, he chose to lose weight in a healthy way.

Tips for using maigrir

  • Maigrir is intransitive, so a person or thing that causes weight loss is expressed with faire maigrir.

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