stout

• Décrit une personne plutôt corpulente ou solidement charpentée, ou un objet épais et résistant.

Describes a person who is somewhat fat or solidly built, or an object that is strong and thick.

1. Dependable and resoluteB2formal

   Firm, determined, and reliable in character or action.

   Ferme et résolu

   • He offered a stout defense of his principles.
   • The team showed a stout resistance against the opposing side.
   • She is a stout supporter of local charities.

   Synonymesdeterminedreliableresolutestalwartsteadfaststurdyunwavering

   Antonymescowardlyfickleirresoluteunreliableweak

2. Heavily built or thicksetB1formal

   Having a bulky, heavy, or thickset body; often used as a polite term for being overweight.

   Trapu et corpulent

   • The stout gentleman had difficulty fitting into the small chair.
   • She was a stout woman with a cheerful disposition.
   • The portrait depicted a stout figure in a dark coat.

   Synonymesburlychubbycorpulentfatheavyobesepaunchyplumpportlystockythickset

   Antonymesleanskinnyslenderslightslimthin

3. Strong and sturdyB2formal

   Having rugged physical strength and endurance; able to withstand fatigue or hardship.

   Robuste et endurant

   • The stout walls of the castle have stood for centuries.
   • He was a stout worker, capable of long hours in the fields.
   • The ship was built with a stout hull to survive rough seas.

   Synonymesbrawnydurablehardymuscularpowerfulresilientrobustruggedstalwartstrongsturdytough

   Antonymesdelicatefeeblefrailweak

• Nom désignant une bière brune forte et foncée, faite de malt brûlé ou d'orge, ou une taille de vêtement pour une personne corpulente ou forte.

A noun referring to a strong, dark beer made from roasted malt or barley, or a clothing size designed for a large or heavy person.

1. Dark BeerB1formalculinary

   A strong, dark, heavy-bodied ale made from pale malt, roasted unmalted barley, and often caramel malt, flavored with hops.

   Stout (bière brune)

   • He ordered a pint of stout at the pub.
   • Stout is known for its rich, roasted flavor.
   • Many breweries produce a variety of stouts, including dry and sweet versions.

2. Clothing SizeB2formal

   A garment size designed for a large or heavy person.

   Taille forte

   • The store carries a range of suits in stout sizes.
   • He needed a stout size for his jacket.
   • The catalog includes a section for stout men's clothing.

   Synonymesoutsizeportly