courtaud
/kuʁ.to/
In French, the English phrase "chunky" can be translated as courtaud or rondelet, serving as euphemisms for being fat.
Meaning: euphemism for fat (adj)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA |
|---|---|
| courtaud | /kuʁ.to/ |
| rondelet | /ʁɔ̃d.lɛ/ |
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective courtaud changes to courtaude in the feminine form, while rondelet changes to rondelette in the feminine form.
How do you pronounce it?
/kuʁ.to/
Did you know?
- The word rondelet is related to the rondeau, a traditional French poetic form characterized by a circular structure of repeating lines.
- In French, describing a baby as rondelet is a common term of endearment and is not considered an insult.
- While rondelet refers to a general roundness, courtaud specifically implies a stocky or thickset build, often suggesting a shorter stature.
Examples in context
- J'adore manger des frites bien costaudesI love eating chunky fries
- La soupe est vraiment épaisse , j'aime les soupes bien consistantes.The soup is really chunky, I like hearty soups.
Example conversation
Léa and Nathan are looking at a photo of a baby.
- LéaRegarde ce bébé, il est si courtaud !Look at this baby, he is so chunky!
- NathanOui, il a des petites joues adorables.Yes, he has adorable little cheeks.
- LéaC'est vraiment mignon.It is really cute.
- NathanJe crois qu'il ressemble à Nathan.I think he looks like Nathan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chunky” translations and entries courtaud, rondelet, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries courtaud, rondelet, CC BY-SA 4.0.
