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flasque

flabby, limp

adjective noun FLASK Rare
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Also means

flask (noun)

Usage Note

Flasque as an adjective describes something that has lost its firmness — flesh, a handshake, or even willpower ('une poignée de main flasque'). As a noun (une flasque) it means a flat pocket flask for spirits. The adjective is invariable for gender, taking flasque in both masculine and feminine.

Examples

"Sa poignée de main était flasque."

Natural Translation

His handshake was limp.

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