ténu

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See also: tenu

French

Etymology

From Latin tenuis.

Pronunciation

Adjective

ténu (feminine ténue, masculine plural ténus, feminine plural ténues)

  1. tenuous
    Synonym: faible
  2. thin, slender
    Synonyms: élancé, mince

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