Obèse
Definition
Obèse translates to "obese" in English. It is used to describe someone who has excessive body fat and is significantly overweight.
Related terms
Surpoids: Surpoids means "overweight" in English. It refers to being above the recommended weight for one's height and build.
Maigre: Maigre means "thin" or "skinny" in English. It describes someone who lacks body fat and appears underweight.
Corpulent: Corpulent means "corpulent" or "portly" in English. It describes someone who is excessively overweight and has a large body frame.
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