English–French

“oily” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɥilø/

Example

Le poisson est huileux.

The fish is oily.

Illustration for huileux (oily)

How to say “oily” in French

“Oily” in French is huileux.

A thin shiny oil film coats a surface, making it look and feel slippery.

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

Example sentences with huileux

Fais attention, tu as les mains huileuses.

Watch out, you have oily hands.

Tips for using huileux

  • For food, huileux highlights an oily surface or sheen, whereas gras more broadly describes fat or a fatty quality.

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