overweight

• Décrit une personne ou un animal qui pèse plus que ce qui est considéré comme sain ou normal pour sa taille ou sa corpulence.

Describes a person or animal that is heavier than is considered healthy or normal for their height or build.

1. Excess body weightA2formal

   Having more body weight than is considered healthy or normal for a given height, often with a larger body frame.

   en surpoids

   • The doctor said he is slightly overweight for his height.
   • Many people struggle with being overweight due to lifestyle factors.
   • She is overweight but carries it well because of her large frame.

   Synonymesburlychubbycorpulentfatheavyobesepaunchyplumpportlystout

   Antonymesleanskinnyslimthinunderweight

2. Exceeding a weight limitB1formal

   Weighing more than the allowed or recommended maximum.

   en surpoids, excédentaire (en poids)

   • The luggage was overweight, so she had to pay an extra fee.
   • The truck was overweight and could not cross the bridge.
   • He was charged for an overweight package at the post office.

   Synonymesexcessover

   Antonymesunderweight

• Nom désignant l'état ou la propriété d'un poids excessif ou d'une quantité excessive de graisse dans le corps.

A noun referring to the property or state of being excessively heavy or having an excessive amount of body fat.

indénombrable

1. Excessive body weightB1formalmedical

   The condition of having more body weight than is considered healthy or normal for a given height.

   Surpoids

   • Overweight is a growing health concern in many countries.
   • The doctor discussed the risks associated with overweight.
   • Childhood overweight can lead to long-term health issues.

   Synonymesadipositycorpulencefatnessobesitystoutness

   Antonymesunderweight