French Expression · Intermediate
tenir au corps
to stick to someone's ribs, to be filling, to be stodgy, to be heavy on the stomach
Pronunciation: /tə.niʁ o kɔʁ/
Meaning
to stick to someone's ribs, to be filling, to be stodgy, to be heavy on the stomach
Example
J'utilise le mot "tenir au corps".
I use the word "tenir au corps".
Practice tips
- Practice tenir au corps out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for intermediate-level learners.