faire maigre

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fɛʁ mɛɡʁ/

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Verb

faire maigre

1. to practice abstinence (to temporarily abstain from certain types of food, especially meat and fatty foodstuffs, on certain days or at certain periods for religious reasons)

   Antonym: faire gras

See also

• jeûner
• carême
• faire régime