French translation of fattened is 
engraissés

Meaning of "fattened" in English

The term "fattened" refers to the process of making someone or something gain weight, typically by enriching their diet with nutrients or calories. It is commonly used in agricultural contexts where livestock are fed to prepare them for market or slaughter. More generally, it can also describe any situation where a person or an entity grows larger or more substantial, often implying an increase in resources, wealth, or size due to careful nourishment or accumulation.

Meaning of "engraissés" in French

"Engraissés" is the past participle of "engraisser" and is used to describe living beings, especially animals, that have been made fatter or have increased in body mass through feeding. The term is frequently used in agriculture to indicate livestock that have been fattened for market or consumption. It may also apply, in a broader sense, to situations where growth or enrichment is encouraged, whether it's physical weight or metaphorical attributes like wealth or influence.

Pronunciation of "fattened" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈfætnd/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation remains relatively consistent across different English dialects. However, some variations may occur in the vowel sound, like the 'a', which might sound slightly shorter or longer, but generally, it does not deviate much from the standard.

Pronunciation of "engraissés" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ɑ̃.ɡʁɛ.se/

Pronunciation Variations: In some regional accents, the nasal 'an' sound might be articulated slightly differently, but overall, the pronunciation remains quite consistent unlike other French words with significant variations.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The farmer fattened the pigs before selling them. (Le fermier a engraissé les cochons avant de les vendre.)
2. She has been fattened up for the movie role. (Elle a été engraissée pour le rôle dans le film.)
3. The cattle were fattened on a rich diet of corn. (Le bétail a été engraissé avec un régime riche en maïs.)
4. He fattened his wallet by investing wisely. (Il a engraissé son portefeuille en investissant judicieusement.)
5. The geese were deliberately fattened for foie gras. (Les oies ont été intentionnellement engraissées pour le foie gras.)
6. The company fattened its profits by reducing costs. (La société a engraissé ses profits en réduisant les coûts.)
7. The cookies seemed to have fattened him up quickly. (Les biscuits semblaient l'avoir rapidement engraissé.)
8. Farmers fattened the sheep before the festival. (Les agriculteurs ont engraissé les moutons avant le festival.)
9. The landlord fattened his bank account with rent increases. (Le propriétaire a engraissé son compte en banque grâce aux augmentations de loyer.)
10. The ducks were fattened over the summer. (Les canards ont été engraissés pendant l'été.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "fattened" in English

Synonyms: enlarged, enriched, nurtured, plumped, expanded, augmented, nourished, engorged, inflated, bulked.

Antonyms: thinned, starved, reduced, shrunk, diminished, emaciated, decreased, lessened, emptied, depleted.

Similar Words: broadened, enhanced, increased, amplified, fortified, intensified, supplemented, boosted, filled, reinforced.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "engraissés" in French

Synonyms: enrichis, augmentés, nourris, dopés, amplifiés, agrandis, renforcés, élargis, gonflés, grossis.

Antonyms: amaigris, réduits, diminués, dégraissés, allégés, appauvris, vidés, épuisés, émaciés, appauvris.

Similar Words: élargis, étendus, étoffés, développés, allongés, accrus, multipliés, fortifiés, poussés, fertilisés.

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