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carrure

build

noun kah-RUR Rare
Body & Health Appearance

Also means

breadth of shoulders

Usage Note

Carrure primarily refers to the width of a person's shoulders and upper back, indicating physical build. Figuratively, it describes a person's stature, calibre, or capacity for a role: il n'a pas la carrure pour ce poste ('he doesn't have the stature for this job'). It comes from carré ('square').

Examples

"Il a une carrure impressionnante."

Natural Translation

He has an impressive build.

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