husky

UK
/ˈhʌski/
US
/ˈhʌski/

Translations

huskynoun
huskies
pl
UK
/ˈhʌski/
US
/ˈhʌski/
costaudPersonne de forte constitution.
The husky man lifted the heavy box without any trouble.
Le costaud a soulevé la lourde boîte sans difficulté.
huskyNom de race de chien, emprunt direct en français.
The husky pulled the sled across the snowy terrain with ease.
Le husky a tiré le traîneau à travers le terrain enneigé sans effort.
Synonyms
Alaskan husky
Siberian husky
huskyadjective
huskier
Comp.
huskiest
Super.
UK
/ˈhʌski/
US
/ˈhʌski/
costaudS’emploie pour une personne ou un animal de forte carrure.
The husky man easily lifted the heavy box onto the truck.
L’homme costaud a facilement soulevé la lourde boîte pour la mettre dans le camion.
rauqueSe dit surtout d’une voix.
She spoke in a husky voice that hinted at a lingering cold.
Elle parlait d’une voix rauque qui trahissait un rhume persistant.
Additional translations
enrouéVariante possible pour une voix.
massifInsiste sur la corpulence ou la constitution.
fortPour les tailles de vêtements d’enfants ; sens d’usage plus limité.

Definitions

huskynoun
A breed of dog known for its strength and endurance, often used as sled dogs in polar regions.
The husky pulled the sled across the snowy terrain with ease.
A person with a large, strong build.
The husky man lifted the heavy box without any trouble.
huskyadjective
Having a hoarse or rough quality, often used to describe a voice.
She spoke in a husky voice that hinted at a lingering cold.
Strong and hefty in build, often used to describe a person or animal.
The husky man easily lifted the heavy box onto the truck.
Denoting a clothing size designed for boys who are heavier than average for their height.
He wore husky jeans because regular sizes were too tight.