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)
(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)
(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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