Obèse
Definition
Obèse translates to "obese" in English. It is used to describe someone who has excessive body fat and is significantly overweight.
Analogy
Think of a balloon that has been filled with too much air and becomes very large and stretched out. Similarly, when someone is obèse, their body has accumulated excess fat, causing them to be 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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