maso, le maso, la maso
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
A word or phrase that doesn't change according to the number or gender of the thing it describes (e.g., les chiens marron).
(invariable)
(abbreviation of "masochiste")
a. masochistic
Paul est un peu maso avec ses entraînements sportifs.Paul is a bit masochistic with his workout routines.
b. masochist (noun)
Tu es maso avec ton régime draconien.You're a masochist with your draconian diet.
c. glutton for punishment
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(noun)
Ma sœur ne se laisse aucun droit à l'erreur. Elle est maso !My sister doesn't allow herself any room for error. She's a glutton for punishment!
A masculine or feminine noun is a noun can be masculine or feminine depending on the gender of the person or animal it refers to (e.g., le footballeur, la footballeuse).
masculine or feminine noun
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
A word or phrase that doesn't change according to the number or gender of the thing it describes (e.g., les chiens marron).
(invariable)
(abbreviation of "masochiste")
a. masochist
Édouard est un maso quand il s'agit de sensations extrêmes.Édouard is a masochist when it comes to extreme sensations.
b. glutton for punishment
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Lucille est une vraie maso, elle persiste malgré les peines et les échecs.Lucille is a real glutton for punishment; she persists despite pain and failures.
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