English–French

“overweight” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃bɔ̃pwɛ̃/

Example

J'ai un peu d'embonpoint après les fêtes.

I am a little overweight after the holidays.

Illustration for embonpoint (overweight)

How to say “overweight” in French

“Overweight” in French is embonpoint.

Gentle fullness spread across the body, giving a person a pleasantly rounded appearance.

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

Example sentences with embonpoint

Son médecin lui a conseillé de surveiller son embonpoint.

His doctor advised him to watch his weight.

Tips for using embonpoint

  • Embonpoint sounds relatively formal or euphemistic; everyday speech often uses un peu rond or un peu enrobé instead.

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